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Test Code IMML66 HIV Viral Load RNA PCR Quant

Clinical Information

Used to monitor plasma HIV-1 RNA levels (viral load) in individuals living with HIV-1.

Synonym

  • HVRNAB
  • HIV Viral Load

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Specimen Source: Peripheral blood
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Specimen Collection Information

Centrifuge at 1500g for 10 minutes.  Whole blood must be spun down and plasma separated within 24 hours of collection.

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days

Reference Values

HIV QUANT: <20 copies/mL

HIV QUANT LOG: <1.30 copies/mL

Interpretation

This test was performed using the Abbott RealTime HIV-1 PCR assay. The dynamic range for this assay is 20-10,000,000 copies/mL (1.30-7.00 Logs)

Method Description

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

4 days

Reporting Name

HIV Viral Load RNA PCR Quant

CPT Code Information

87536

LOINC Code Information

20447-9
29541-0