HIV-1 RNA, Quantitative, PCR with Reflex to Genotype - Measurement of HIV-1 plasma levels (viral load) provides a direct assessment of viremia and should be used in conjunction with CD4+ T-cell counts. HIV-1 RNA, quantitation is useful in patients to assess prognosis, monitor progression of HIV-1 infection, determine when to initiate therapy, and monitor the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy.
2.0 mL Plasma from each of two Lavender Top Tubes - EDTA in a Plastic Vial
Unacceptable Ambient
6 hours Refrigerated
42 days Frozen
Transport Frozen
If shipping frozen, transfer plasma to a leakproof transport tube, then freeze prior to shipment.
Do not freeze whole blood or any samples stored in primary tube. Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be stored at 2-25°C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation.
Centrifuge and remove from cells within 24 hours of collection
Do not freeze whole blood or any samples stored in primary tube. Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be stored at 2-25°C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. If shipping frozen, transfer plasma to a leakproof transport tube, then freeze prior to shipment.
2.0 mL (1.0 ml) Plasma from each collection tube
| HIV-1 RNA, QN, PCR | Not detected | copies/mL | ||
| HIV-1 RNA, QN, PCR | Not detected | Log copies/mL | ||
| HIV-1 Genotype | See Laboratory Report | |||
If HIV-1 RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR viral load is ≥400 copies/mL, then HIV-1 Genotype will be performed at an additional charge
HIV-1 RNA, Quantitative, PCR with Reflex to Genotype - Measurement of HIV-1 plasma levels (viral load) provides a direct assessment of viremia and should be used in conjunction with CD4+ T-cell counts. HIV-1 RNA, quantitation is useful in patients to assess prognosis, monitor progression of HIV-1 infection, determine when to initiate therapy, and monitor the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy.
1 to 2 days (Additional 4 to 11 days if reflex testing performed)
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87536 (Reflex 87901, 87900)