Human Immunodeficiency Virus 2 (HIV-2) Molecular Detection Build info

Synonyms

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

Short Name

HIV-2, DNA,

Procedure Master Number

LAB1349

Procedure ID

56824

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 Type

Blood

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 Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

CPT

87538

PDM

1659434

Results