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HelpTest Code LAB878 HIV-1 Virus PCR, Blood, Quantitative
Reporting Title
HIV-1 Virus PCR, Blood, Quantitative
Methodology
Real-Time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services- RMH Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial, screw cap
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge the specimen within 24 hours of collection.
3. Aliquot plasma into plastic screw-capped vial.
Specimen Stability
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Special Container |
|
Plasma, EDTA |
Frozen |
12 weeks |
|
|
|
Refrigerated |
6 days |
|
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (Preferred) Frozen (Acceptable)
Reference Values
Not Detected
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday day shift only