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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
Processing Instructions: Centrifuge at 1500g for 10 minutes.  Whole blood must be spun down and plasma separated within 6 hours of collection.

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days

Reference Values

HIV QUANT: <40 copies/mL

HIV QUANT LOG: <1.60 copies/mL

Interpretation

This test was performed using the Abbott RealTime HIV-1 PCR assay. The dynamic range for this assay is 40-10,000,000 copies/mL (1.60-7.00 Logs). This test is designed to provide information for monitoring disease progression and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of HIV-1 infection or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

Cautions

 This test is not licensed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a screening test for HIV-1 infection in donors of blood, human cells, tissues, or tissue products.

Method Description

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab University East

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