HIV-1 RNA, Quantification
eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB919 HIV-1 RNA, Quantitative, PCR
Order Questions
| LAB919 HIV-1 RNA, Quantitative, PCR |
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Collection Information
Please collect 2 x LAVENDER (EDTA) 6ML
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Lav4-R | 6.0 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Lav6-R | 6.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: Spin, aliquot plasma into tube, send frozen to labTransport Temperature: Frozen
Transport Instructions: Send frozen plasma to lab
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 2-8°C for 48 hours / 15-30°C for 24 hours
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: N/A
Refrigerate: 2-8°C for 72 hours
Frozen: N/A
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| HIV QUALITATIVE VALUE | 25835-0 |
| HIV QUANT LOG VALUE | 49890-7 |
| HIV QUANTITATIVE VALUE | 20447-9 |
| INDICATION FOR STUDY |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
8 Days
CPT Code(s)
87536
Performing Lab Section
Molecular Pathology
Performing Lab(s)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)