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HelpCatalog ID HIV-1 RNA HIV-1 RNA Quantification by PCR
CPOE Test Name
HIV-1 RNA
Synonyms
HIV-1 DNA, HIV-1 PCR
Specimen Type
Plasma
Specimen Requirements
EDTA or ACD-A tube, 4.0 mL whole blood
Storage and Transport
Deliver to lab immediately.
Causes for Rejection
Specimens other than EDTA or ACD plasma; EDTA or ACD whole blood not processed within 5 hours of collection; frozen whole blood
Reference Range
<1.60 log10 or values given in copies/mL and log10
Interpretation
Detected at < 40 copies/mL(1.6 log10), 40 copies/mL(1.6 log10) to 10,000,000 copies/mL(7 log10)
Turn Around Time
48-72 hours from collection
Performing Lab
Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807
Methodology
PCR
CPT / HCPCS Code
87015, 87536