For monitoring HIV-1 viral load in known HIV-1 positive patients.
Specimen Type
Blood
Container
Lavender Top Tube
Collection Instructions
Draw blood in a PPT™ VACUTAINER(S)®. 2 - 3 mL of plasma (1.1 mL min). Refrigerate during transport.
OR
Draw blood in 2 Lavender top (EDTA) tubes. Refrigerate during transport. This dedicated specimen should be collected for molecular testing ;and not used for other laboratory tests. Specimen should arrive within 24 hours of draw
Minimum Volume does not allow for repeat testing.
Transport Instructions
Specimen Stability
Methodology
The Aptima HIV-1 Quant Dx assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the detection and quantitation of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) RNA groups M, N, and O on the fully automated Panther™ system. It is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of HIV-1 infection, as a confirmation of HIV-1 infection, and as an aid in clinical<br> management of patients infected with HIV-1.
