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Test Code HIV1UL HIV-1 Ultra Sensitive RNA Quantitation by PCR

Important Note

Testing performed at Pathology Laboratory in Des Moines, IA

 

Note: Testing cannot be built on the 8100. Specimen needs to be aliquoted manually.

Additional Codes

 Test ID
HIV1UL

EPIC Test ID
LAB2539

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube Type: 

Lavender (EDTA)

Remove plasma from cells within 24 hours and transfer to a polypropylene tube at 2-8°C for transport.

Unacceptable Conditions: 

Serum and heparinized samples. ACD plasma will yield 15% lower test results than EDTA plasma.

Specimen Volume

1.4 mL plasma

Minimum Sample Volume:

1.0 mL of plasma (approximately 2.0 mL of whole blood based upon a normal patient hematocrit)

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated Stability: 

Whole blood in EDTA - 24 hours
Plasma - 6 days

Frozen Stability: 

Plasma - ≤ -18° C - 12 weeks
Plasma - ≤ -60° C - 6 months

Ambient Stability: 

Whole blood in EDTA - 24 hours

Stability Comments: 

Freeze thaw studies show specimen may be frozen and thawed up to 4 times without loss of HIV-1 RNA.

Report Availability

Performed: 

Wednesday

Analytical Time: 

Within 8 Days

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction

CPT Code

87536