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Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 by Quantitative PCR

CPT Code(s): 87536
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), plasma preparation tube, or CSF.
Specimen Preparation:Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection. Transfer 3 mL plasma or CSF to an RDL Standard Transport Tube and freeze. (Min: 1.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen.
Stability:On Cells: Ambient: 24 hours; After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 6 days; Frozen: 6 weeks
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • HIV quantitativeHIV-1 RNAHIV-1 RNA Viral LoadHIV1 viral load monitoringHuman Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (Abbott RealTime)Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT)
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