HIVRNA
HIV-1 and HIV-2 RNA PCR Qualitative
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3478
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Red top or serum gel tube, lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.650 mL
Specimen Processing:
Whole blood specimens stored at room temperature should be centrifuged within 24 hours of collection. Transfer serum or plasma to a polypropylene screw-cap tube for shipment.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 6 weeks
Refrigerated - 7 days
Room temperature - 24 hours
Freeze/Thaw cycles - Stable x3
Unacceptable Condition:
Specimens that are grossly hemolyzed will be rejected. Specimens received outside of specimen and/or storage requirements will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
87535 - HIV-1 RNA Qualitative (EAP 30047881)
87538 - HIV-2 RNA Qualitative (EAP 30047880)
Method:
RT-PCR
Test Includes:
HIV-1 RNA
HIV-2 RNA
HIV-2 RNA