Methodology
Real time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Synonyms
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), AIDS, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, HIV DNA Detection, HIV-1 DNA Qualitative, HIV-1 Proviral DNA, HIV-1 RNA Detection, HIV-1 RNA Qualitative, HIV-1 Qualitative, HIV-1 NAT
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Lab Test Days
varies
Standard TAT
3-10 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2mL Plasma
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Centrifuge blood collection tube and aliquot plasma into vial per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Frozen (preferred)= 35Days, Refrigerated 5 Days
Test Volume Required
.1mL of plasma
Minimum Test Volume
.5mL of plasma
Processing Instructions
Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
87535