MIDL PCR HIV-1 RNA Qt (HNA)
Department: Molecular Infectious Disease
Test Synonym(s): LAB919, HNA, HIV 1 RNA Quantitative, HIV viral load, HIV 1 ultra quant
CPT Codes: 87536
Methodology: PCR - Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reference Range: No HIV-1 RNA detected; limits of detection: 20 - 10,000,000 copies/mL
Tube Type: Plamsa Preparation Tube (PPT)
Specimen: Plasma
Pediatric Requirements: 2 mL Plasma
Volume: 4 mL Plasma
Minimum Volume: 2 mL Plasma
Temperature: Blood: Room temperature (15-25 C): up to 24 hours; Plasma: Refrigerated (2-8 C): up to 6 days
Stability: Blood: Room temperature (15-25 C): up to 24 hours; Plasma: Refrigerated (2-8 C): up to 6 days
Reasons for Rejection: Alternative specimen sent without Medical Director approval
Days Performed: Monday - Friday
Times Performed: Once per day Monday-Friday (batched)
TAT: 48 hours
Significance: HIV is the etiologic agent of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Quantitative measurements of HIV viremia in the peripheral blood have shown that higher virus levels may be correlated with increased risk of clinical progression of HIV disease, and that reductions in plasma virus levels may be associated with decreased risk of clinical progression. HIV viral load and drug treatment response are closely linked. With successful drug therapy the viral load decreases and with failure the load increases.
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