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HelpTest Code LABHIV12QUAL HIV-1/2 RNA, Qualitative PCR
Synonym
- HIV-1/2 RNA
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Specimen Source: Peripheral blood
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL (serum)
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: 5 days
Reference Values
HIV-1: Non-reactive
HIV-2: Non-reactive
Interpretation
This test was performed using a real time PCR assay.
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-1/2 RNA, Qualitative PCR
CPT Code Information
87535
87358
LOINC Code Information
20447-9
20447-9