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Test ID PSHIV HIV-1 RNA Patient Source, Plasma

Method Name

Real-Time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)


Shipping Instructions


1. Ship specimen frozen on dry ice.

2. If shipment will be delayed for more than 24 hours, freeze plasma specimen at -20 to -80° C until shipment on dry ice.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge blood collection tube and aliquot plasma into plastic vial per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).

2. Freeze aliquoted plasma for shipment.


Reporting Name

HIV-1 RNA Pt Source, P

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma EDTA Frozen (preferred) 84 days
  Refrigerated  6 days

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PSHIV HIV-1 RNA Pt Source, P 70241-5

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
65819 HIV-1 RNA Pt Source, P 70241-5

Useful For

Detection and diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in an acutely or early infected individual (including infants of <2 years of age) who is the source of blood or body fluid in an occupational exposure event

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

87536

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.8 mL

Reference Values

Undetected