Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1), Quantitative, Real-time PCR (Nongraphical) With Reflex to HIV-1 PhenoSense GT® Plus Integrase
Also known as: HIV-1 Plasma Viremia, HIV-1 RNA by Real-time PCR, Quantitative, Reflex to PhenoSense GT® Plus Integrase, Viral Load
Use
Detect and quantitate HIV-1 in plasma with reflex to PhenoSense GT® Plus Integrase (at additional charge) if viral load is >500 copies/mL.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The assay range for this test is between 20 and 10,000,000 copies/mL. The performance of this test outside its specified range may not be accurate. Hemolysis, use of green-top (heparin) tubes, or specimens in incorrect containers may lead to rejection. Additionally, improper handling or failure to freeze specimens properly may result in inaccurate results.
Methodology
PCR-based (qPCR)
Biomarkers
HIV-1
MicroorganismUnknown biomarker
Other
LOINC Codes
- 20447-9 - HIV1 RNA # SerPl NAA+probe
- 20447-9 - HIV1 RNA # SerPl NAA+probe
- 29541-0 - HIV1 RNA SerPl NAA+probe-Log#
- 51969-4 - Gene analysis narr rpt Doc
- 83326-9 - HIV 1 RNA geno + pheno Islt
- 49665-3 - HIV Susc Pnl Islt Phenotyp
- 80689-3 - HIV 1 RNA RT + PR + IN Mut Det Plas Seq
- 77202-0 - Laboratory comment Report
Result Turnaround Time
20-26 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Plasma
Volume
6 mL
Minimum Volume
4 mL
Container
Two or more screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport tubes
Collection Instructions
Collect in three lavender-top (EDTA) or three PPT™ tubes. Centrifuge within six hours of collection. Transfer plasma to screw-cap polypropylene tubes and freeze. Do not ship frozen in PPT™ tubes. If using PPT™, transfer plasma before freezing.
Storage Instructions
Freeze. Stable at room temperature for one day or refrigerated for five days. Freeze for long-term storage.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; use of green-top (heparin) tube; improper container; insufficient quantity; frozen PPT™
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 1 day |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
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