HIV 1 RNA, Qualitative *

SIM

LAB7720

CPT

87535 

Synonyms

HIV-1 QUAL. 

Specimen Type

Plasma or Serum 

Container

Lavender-top (EDTA)tube; Yellow-top (ACD) tube; Red or Gold-top tube

Collection Instructions

Whole blood specimens stored at room temperature should be centrifuged within 72 hours of collection.

Volume

Volume:   1mL plasma or serum 
Minimum volume: 0.5mL plasma or serum

Additional Information

This test is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of HIV-1 infection, including acute or primary infection. Presence of HIV-1 RNA in the plasma of patients without antibodies to HIV-1 is indicative of acute or primary HIV-1 infection. This assay may also be used as an additional test, when it is reactive, to confirm HIV-1 infection in an individual whose specimen is repeatedly reactive for HIV-1 antibodies. This assay is not intended for use in donor testing.

Patient Preparation

Specimen Processing Instructions

Transport Requirements

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated 14 days

Rejection Criteria

Specimen grossly hemolyzed; received outside of specimen and/or storage requirements

Reference Range

Reference Range accompanies report

Critical Value

Test Includes

HIV-1 RNA 

Methodology

Transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) 

Testing Frequency

LCA

164922

Reviewed By

Rhonda Crowe

Reviewed Date

2/24/23

Supplemental

 * Denotes Reference Lab Test