PrEP, Male, Injectable Monitor + HIV RNA
Also known as: HIV, PrEP, Prophylaxis
Use
This profile aligns with current guidelines for monitoring male patients on injectable HIV PrEP.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Reactive results in HIV p24 antigen/antibody testing must be followed by additional supplemental tests. Negative results do not exclude the possibility of HIV exposure or infection, as these can occur if the marker quantity in the sample is insufficient for detection or if sampling occurs during a disease stage where the marker is not present.
Methodology
PCR-based
Biomarkers
HIV Antibody
ProteinHIV p24 Antigen
Protein
LOINC Codes
- 56888-1 - HIV 1+2 Ab+HIV1 p24 Ag SerPl Ql IA
- 25835-0 - HIV1 RNA SerPl Ql NAA+probe
- 69353-1 - HIV 2 RNA SerPl Ql NAA+probe
- 55752-0 - Clinical info
- 47236-5 - T palldm IgG+IgM SerPl Ql IA
- 43304-5 - C trach rRNA Spec Ql NAA+probe
- 43305-2 - N gonorrhoea rRNA Spec Ql NAA+probe
- 20507-0 - RPR Ser Ql
- 31147-2 - RPR Ser-Titr
- 24312-1 - T palldm Ab Ser Ql Aggl
- 81641-3 - HIV 2 Ab SerPlBld Ql IA.rapid
Result Turnaround Time
2-3 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
3.75 mL
Container
Gel-barrier tube
Collection Instructions
Usual blood collection technique.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated up to 7 days; frozen up to 6 weeks.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia; received outside specimen/storage/labeling requirements; aliquot for HIV testing; in expired or incorrect transport device.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 6 weeks |
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