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HIV-1 Quantitative RNA
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Test Code
HIVRNA
Alias/See Also
91498
CPT Codes
87536
Preferred Specimen
4 mL plasma K3EDTA (lavender top) tube - MUST draw 2 lavender top tubes
Minimum Volume
3 mL plasma -- Must draw 2 lavender top tubes
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 8 times. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube within 24 hours of collection.
Transport Container
K3EDTA (lavender top) tube or plastic tranport tube
Transport Temperature
Plasma Frozen or Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature =24 hours
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = 3 weeks
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = 3 weeks
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
If whole blood is stored longer than 24 hours at room temperature.
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Setup Schedule
Tuesday
Friday
Friday
Report Available
4 days
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: September 29, 2023