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Test Code LAB12403 HIV-1 RNA, Qualitative

Department

SEND OUTS

Reference Lab Test Number

HV1QL

Refer To

Warde Medical Laboratory

Primary Collection Container

Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)

Alternate Collection Container

ACDA – Pale Yellow (Acid Citrate Dextrose)

Transport

Plasma frozen

Preferred Transport Temperature

Frozen

Processing

Centrifuge and separate from cells within 6 hours of collection. Send 3.0 mL in a screw-capped plastic vial. Dedicated specimens are required.

Stability

After separation from cells:

Ambient: Uncceptable

Refrigerated (2-8°C): 3 days

Frozen (-20°C): 3 days

Frozen (-70°C): 6 weeks

Minimum Testing Volume

2.5 mL plasma

Reference Range

Negative

Methodology

RT-PCR

Performed

Monday – Friday

Reported

4-6 Days

CPT Codes

87535

Unacceptable Conditions

Whole Blood EDTA, PPT tubes, shared specimens and specimens subjected to repeated freeze-thaw cycles.