HIV-1, Quantitative, RNA, Real Time PCR (Graph) (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000876


Alias/See Also
LAB919: HIV-1 RNA, Quantitative, PCR | LABCORP EAP: 550420


CPT Codes
87536x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Frozen) Min Vol: 3.5


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: WHITE TOP: (Frozen) Min Vol: 3.5


Instructions
Adults: 7 mL lavender-top (EDTA) tube *Pediatric minimum: 3 mL lavender-top (EDTA) tube*


Transport Temperature
Specimen: Plasma Volume: 3.5 ml Minimum Volume: 1.1 ml (NOTE: This volume does not allow for repeat testing) Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or plasma preparation tube (PPT) Storage Instructions: Freeze (preferred) or refrigerate. Stable at room temperature for 24 hours or refrigerated for six days. Stable frozen for six weeks.


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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