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HIV-1, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR
Test CodeHIVRTPCR
Alias/See Also
Performed at Sonora Quest Laboratory - test code 902581
All positive screens will be confirmed by HIV 1/2 Antibody Differentiation
HIV Viral Load
HIV-1 RNA Quant, PCR
All positive screens will be confirmed by HIV 1/2 Antibody Differentiation
HIV Viral Load
HIV-1 RNA Quant, PCR
CPT Codes
87536
Instructions
Centrifuge and transfer plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to a polypropylene (plastic) tube with cap. Label as EDTA plasma. Place in a specimen bag with a frozen label applied. Leave 1/2 inch (10mm) of space at top of tube. Avoid thawing and refreezing.
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum is unacceptable and will be rejected.
FDA Status
FDA-modified
Additional Information
HIV-1 RNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR