Neonatal HIV

NEONATAL HIV-1 RNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB6924

Synonyms:
HIV PCR
Performing Lab:
Referral Lab
Required Patient Info:

This test is only sent out on Neonates. For all other ages see:  HIV PCR QT (LAB2214)

Container Type:
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, screw-capped frozen transport tube
Specimen Type:

Plasma

Preferred Volume:
1.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.8 mL
Specimen Processing:

1. Centrifuge blood collection tube and aliquot plasma into plastic vial.
2. Freeze aliquoted plasma for shipment.

Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:

Refrigerated – 6 days
Frozen – 84 days
 

CPT Codes:

87536 (EAP: 30650341)

Method:
Real-Time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Reference Ranges:
Reflex Test :

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