Human Immunodeficiency Virus 2 (HIV-2) Molecular Detection

Synonyms

  • HIV-2 DNA PROBE, DIRECT
  • HIV-2 DNA/RNA QUAL RT-PCR
  • HIV-2 DNA/RNA QUALITATIVE REAL-TIME PCR
  • LAB1349

Cerner Name

HIV-2 DNA/RNA Qual RT-PCR

Clinical Info

Infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 2 (HIV-2) is currently diagnosed by the presence of antibodies to HIV-2, the detection of specific HIV-2 antigens or the ability to culture HIV-2 from blood, fluid or tissue of infected persons.
presentation and additional clinical tests.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

1 mL whole Blood ( 0.4 mL min)

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA) Top Tube
Specimen: 1 mL whole Blood ( 0.4 mL min)
Transport Temperature Room Temperature
Stability: 7 Days Room Temperature
14 Days Refrigerated
30 Days Frozen

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

7 Days Room Temperature
14 Days Refrigerated
30 Days Frozen

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes

Days Performed

TAT: 3-5 Days

Performing Laboratories

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

CPT

87538

PDM

1659434

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
HIV-2 DNA/RNA QUALITATIVE REAL-TIME PCR LABHIV2PCR HIV 2 PCR HIV-2 DNA/RNA Qual RT-PCR

Result Interpretation

Reference Range: Not Detected

Forms
ID Sendouts LAB1349 build edit