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HelpTest Code HIVL1 HIV-1 RNA PCR, Quantitative
Infectious
Additional Codes
LOINC: 20447-9; 29541-0
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL x 2 tubes
Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 2mL
Days and Times Performed
Tuesday, TAT 6 working days
Methodology
Real-time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction, Quantitative
Service Code
1033057
Update
Last updated 29/05/2023
Unacceptable Condition
| Whole blood | Frozen or hemolysis |
|---|
Specimen Stability
| Whole blood (EDTA) | 24 hours, ambient/refrigerated (2 - 25 °C) |
|---|---|
| Plasma | Frozen at -20 to -80 °C |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
For quantification of human immunodeficiency-1 virus (HIV-1) RNA levels in HIV-1 infected patients. The test can be used to monitor disease progression and response to therapy.
Reference
2.0E+01 - 1.0E+07 copies/mL
(1.3 - 7.0 log copies/mL)