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HIV-1 RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR, CSF
Test Code16186
CPT Codes
87536
Preferred Specimen
3 mL frozen CSF
Minimum Volume
1.1 mL
Instructions
Collect at least 3 mL CSF in a sterile screw-capped container. Do not use heparin tube for collection as heparin inhibits PCR. Ship CSF frozen.
Transport Container
Sterile leak-proof container
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 35 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 35 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 3-5 days
Reference Range
| HIV-1 RNA, QN PCR, CSF | Not Detected | Copies/mL |
| HIV-1 RNA, QN PCR, CSF | Not Detected | Log copies/mL |
Clinical Significance
This test is intended for use in conjunction with clinical presentation and other laboratory markers of disease progress for the clinical management of HIV-1 infected patients. The test can be used to assess patient prognosis by measuring the baseline HIV-1 RNA level or to monitor the effects of antiretroviral therapy by measuring changes in EDTA plasma HIV-1 RNA levels during the course of anti-retroviral treatment.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
