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Test ID BLOD1458 HIV-1 DNA, Qualitative PCR

Specimen Type/Requirements

Lavender top (EDTA) tube -  Whole blood
 

Test is affected by hemolysis but is not affected by lipemia. 

Specimen Volume

 

Preferred Volume   1.0 mL  
Minimum Volume   0.5 mL  

 

Stability/Transport

 

Room Temperature   14 days    
Refrigerated   21 days   Preferred for transport  
Frozen   Unacceptable    

 

Performed Test Frequency

Tuesday through Saturday

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performing Lab

Quest Chantilly

CPT

87535

Report Available

2 days

Interface Build Information

Result Code Result Code Description  
20348 HIV-1 DNA, Qual, PCR