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:
5 days
Test Schedule:
Tuesday and Friday
Specimen Requirements:
Collect 5 to 10 mL blood in a LAVENDER top (EDTA) tube. Spin within 24 hours and freeze plasma (2.5 mL minimum) immediately. 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:
As above.
Synonyms:
HIV-1 RNA
HIV-1 Viral Load Ultra Quantitative