Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1) Qualitative by NAAT, Whole Blood
| Sunquest Code: | HIV1QL | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB8137 | Epic Name: | Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1) Qualitative by NAAT |
| Synonyms: | HIV 1; HIV-1 | ||
| Methodology: | Transcription mediated amplification | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 2-5 days. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.4 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Room temperature or heparinized specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process; send 1 mL, 0.4 mL minimum whole blood. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 1 week refrigerated or frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3001474 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Not detected |
| Use: | Assay detects HIV-1 virus RNA. |
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