HIV-1 Viral Load, Quantitative
Orderable EAP code:
LAB00779
Billable EAP Codes:
80002389 x 1
CPT Codes:
87536 x 1
Lab Section:
Molecular Lab
Turnaround Time:
4 Days
Test Schedule:
Tuesday and Thursday
Specimen Requirements:
Collect 5 to 10 mL blood in a LAVENDER top (EDTA) tube. Spin within 24 hours and immediately freeze plasma (minimum of 1.5 mL plasma to allow a repeat). Specimens collected in green top tubes (heparin) are unsuitable for testing.
Plasma or serum is stable for 5 days refrigerated or 60 days frozen.
Pediatric Specimen Requirements:
Collect 5 to 10 mL blood in a LAVENDER top (EDTA) tube. Spin within 24 hours and immediately freeze plasma (minimum of 1.5 mL plasma to allow a repeat). Specimens collected in green top tubes (heparin) are unsuitable for testing.
Plasma or serum is stable for 5 days refrigerated or 60 days frozen.
Synonyms:
HIV-1 RNA
HIV-1 Viral Load Ultra Quantitative