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Test Code HIVUS HIV Type 1, Quantitative in Plasma using Real Time PCR

Clinical Indications

The Alinity m HIV-1 assay may be used to monitor disease prognosis by measuring the baseline plasma HIV-1 RNA level and to assess response to antiretroviral treatment by measuring changes in plasma HIV-1 RNA levels. This assay is not intended for use in screening blood, blood products, tissue or organ donors for HIV.

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: HIV Viral Load PCR Quant
Sunquest Order Code: HIVUS
Epic Px Code: LAB2310

Specimen Collection Type

Pearl,Lavender

Minimum Collection Volume

2 mL Plasma

Reference Range

Not Detected

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

This assay has a result range of 20 to 10,000,000 copies/mL (1.30 to 7.00 log copies/mL). The limit of quantification for this RNA assay is 20 copies/mL (1.08 log copies/mL). A "Not Detected" result indicates that HIV RNA was not detected. A result of <20 copies/mL (<1.30 log copies/mL) indicates that HIV RNA is detected, but the HIV RNA level present cannot be quantified accurately below this lower limit of quantification of this assay. A numerical result is reported when HIV RNA is detected. If detected, quantitative results will be reported in copies/mL and log copies/mL.

Rejection Criteria

Specimen tube can only be associated with other PCR testing. No other testing can be performed on tube.

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

Test can not be added on.

Specimen Stability

Prior to centrifugation: 24 hours at 15-30oC, 48 hours at 2-8oC

After centrifugation: 24 hours at 15-30oC, 72 hours at 2-8oC

Day(s) Performed

 

Testing performed 3 days a week.

Performing Lab - Department

TUKHS-BH-MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY

Ph: 913-588-7023

CPT Code

87536

LOINC Code

70241-5

Test Alias

  • HIV-1 PCR
  • HIV-1 Quantitation, PCR
  • Viral Load, HIV-1 RNA
  • HIV-1 NAT

Additional Information / Notes

N/A