HIV-1 RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR QHIVRT
| Method(s) | Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 3 mL lavender (EDTA) or white (PPT) top tube. |
| Transport | 1.6 mL serum or plasma frozen (Min: 0.8 mL). * Collection Instructions *
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| Stability | Ambient: 72 hours Refrigerated: 5 days Frozen: 42 days |
| Unacceptable Conditions |
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| Schedule | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| CPTCode | 87535 |
| Notes | Performing Laboratory-Quest Diagnostics-Chantilly VA |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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Not detected |
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