Quantitative HIV‑1 Real‑Time PCR
Also known as: Abbott HIV-1 Quant PCR, HIV 1, HIV-1 RNA, QN Abbott, HIV-1 RNA
Use
This test is intended for use in conjunction with clinical presentation and other laboratory markers of disease progression for the clinical management of HIV‑1 infected patients. It can be used to assess patient prognosis by measuring baseline HIV‑1 RNA levels or to monitor the effects of antiretroviral therapy by measuring changes in HIV‑1 RNA levels in EDTA plasma during treatment.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
PCR‑based (RT‑PCR)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
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Specimen
Plasma
Volume
2.2 mL
Minimum Volume
1.1 mL
Container
EDTA (lavender‑top) tube
Collection Instructions
Separate plasma from cells by centrifugation within 6 hours of collection and transfer the plasma to a screw‑capped vial, freeze, and ship frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Frozen plasma received in PPT (in situ)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen | 35 days |
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