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HelpTest Code HIVPCR HIV-1, PCR, Quantitative, Blood
Performing Laboratory
Reference Laboratory
Methodology
Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) or a PPT tube(s). Spin down within 2 hours of draw, and send 2 mL of EDTA plasma refrigerated. If there is a delay in transport of >5 days, freeze specimen in plastic vial.
Unspun specimens must be transported at ambient temperature and arrive to the laboratory within one hour of draw.
Reference Values
Not detected
Range of detection from 48-10 million copies/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87536