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Test ID FHV2Q HIV-2 DNA/RNA Qualitative Real-Time PCR

Method Name

Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reporting Name

HIV-2 DNA/RNA Qualitative RT-PCR

Specimen Type

Whole blood

Collect 1 mL (lavender-top) EDTA or (yellow-top) ACD whole blood. Ship refrigerate.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole blood Refrigerated (preferred) 6 days
  Ambient  6 days

Reference Values

Reference Range: Not Detected

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 - 2 days

Performing Laboratory

Focus Diagnositics, Inc.

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Focus Diagnostics. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test. This test is performed pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

CPT Code Information

87538

NY State Approved

No