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 :