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HelpTest Code LAB919 HIV-1 RNA Quantitative, NAT Monitoring
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
Test is affected by hemolysis (hemolysis is inhibitory for PCR testing).
Test is not affected by lipemia or icterus.
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 1 day | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | |
| Frozen | 60 days | Preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Tuesday and Thursday
Methodology
Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction PCR (RT-PCR)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.5 mL |
CPT
87536
Report Available
1 - 3 days
AKA
HIV-1 viral load
HIV-1 Quant
Additional Information
The quantitative range of this assay is 20 to 10,000,000 Copies/mL (1.30 to 7.00 Log Copies/mL)
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Information |
|---|---|
| 23007 | HIV-1 RNA LOG COPIES/ML |
| 23006 | HIV-1 RNA COPIES/ML |
| 23008 | HIV-1 RNA |