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 *

  • Separate plasma or serum from the cells by centrifugation within 24 hours after collection.
  • Transfer the specimen to a transport tube.
  • Separated plasma or serum can be sent to the PPT/SST but cannot be shipped frozen.
Stability

Ambient: 72 hours

Refrigerated: 5 days

Frozen: 42 days

Unacceptable Conditions
  • Whole blood
  • Unspun PPT
  • Frozen plasma in white (PPT) top tube in situ
  • Frozen serum in serum separator tube (SST) in situ
Schedule Mon, Wed, Fri
CPTCode 87535
Notes Performing Laboratory-Quest Diagnostics-Chantilly VA
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
Reference Interval

Not detected

No Appointment Necessary
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