HIV-2 RNA Quantitation
Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
Synonyms: | HIV 2 Quantitation; HIV Viral Load; HIV 2 RNA | ||
Methodology: | Polymerase chain reaction | ||
CPT Codes: | 87539 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 7-10 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood or CSF |
Optimal Volume: | 8 mL blood or 4 mL CSF |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 4.2 mL blood or 2 mL CSF |
Container: | Purple (EDTA) Alternate Containers: Sterile tube |
Causes for Rejection: | Room temperature or refrigerated samples. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Within 6 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 4 mL, 2 mL minimum, EDTA plasma. Alternately aliquot 4 mL, 2 mL minimum, into a standard transport tube. Store frozen at -70°C. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship frozen. |
Stability: | Freeze within 6 hours of collection. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (University of Washington Medical Center) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Not detected. Quantitative range off assay is 10 to 100,000 HIV-2 RNA copies/mL plasma/CSF. |
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