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Catalog ID HIV-1 RNA HIV-1 RNA Quantification by PCR

CPOE Test Name

HIV-1 RNA

Epic EAP Test Code

LAB8869

Synonyms

HIV-1 DNA, HIV-1 PCR

Specimen Type

Plasma

Specimen Requirements

EDTA or ACD-A tube, 4.0 mL whole blood

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

Turn Around Time

48-72 hours from collection

CPT / HCPCS Code

87015, 87536

Performing Lab

Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807

Storage and Transport

Deliver to lab immediately.

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)

Methodology

PCR