HIV Viral Load by PCR

Test Name

HIV Viral Loadby PCR

Alternate Description

HIV Viral Load by Real Time PCR Roche Ampliprep/TaqMan

LIS Code

HIVLP

Availability

May be drawn anytime as long as specimen is processed within 4-6 hours of collection.

Lab Section

Virology

Fluid Type

7 ml EDTA Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

7 mL Lavender EDTA Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

One 7 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top Tubes

Summary Test Name

HIV Viral Load by PCR

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin within 4-6 hours of collection. Pour off into 12 X 75 pour off tube and freeze. Ask Lab courier to bring dry ice to transport specimen.

Specimen Stability

Must be spun and refrigerated with 4-6 hours of collection

Minimum Volume

14 mL EDTA (Two 7 mL tubes)

Specimen Transport

Frozen

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin and refrigerate within 4-6 hours of collection.

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

7 days after collection of specimen

Additional Test Information

Tubes cannot be shared