Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD77666Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
HIV-1 RNA, Qualitative, Real‑Time PCR
Clinical Use
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HIV‑1 Qualitative is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the qualitative detection of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV‑1) RNA in human serum and plasma by PCR.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
PCR-based (PCR)
Biomarkers
Targets not provided.
Result Turnaround Time
1-5 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Plasma
Volume
1.6 mL preferred, 0.8 mL minimum
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
EDTA (lavender‑top) tube or potassium EDTA (white‑top) tube
Collection Instructions
Separate plasma or serum from the cells by centrifugation within 24 hours after collection; transfer to transport tube; cannot be shipped frozen in PPT/SST
Causes for Rejection
Whole blood; unspun PPT; frozen plasma in PPT in situ; frozen serum in SST in situ
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen | 42 days |