- HIVPCR
HIV 1 QUANT, RT PCR (Non-Graphical) REFLEX GENOSURE
Specimen:
Test Code
HIVPCR
Specimen Name
HIV 1 QUANT, RT PCR (Non-Graphical) REFLEX GENOSURE
Collect
3-EDTA
Submit
6 mLs [4 mLs (This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)] Plasma Frozen
Special Handling
Collect specimen in three lavender-top (EDTA) tubes. Do not use green-top (heparin) tubes. Centrifuge specimen within six hours of collection. Transfer plasma to one or more screw-cap polypropylene transport tube(s). "Snap-cap" or "pop-top" tubes should be avoided and may result in specimen rejection. Immediately freeze specimen at -20°C. Do not place samples on dry ice until completely frozen. Ship specimens frozen. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; green-top (heparin) tube; quantity not sufficient for analysis
Stability
Ambient 1 day; Refrigerated 5 days; FROZEN; Frozen for long term storage
Methodology
Cobas® AmpliPrep/Cobas® TaqMan® HIV-1 Test, Version 2.0
Performed
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Reported
5-13 days
CPT Codes
- 87536
Components
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Additional Information
This procedure does not provide serial monitoring; it is intended for one-time use only. Reflex to genotype (at additional charge) if viral load is >500 copies/mL
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
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