HIV-1 RNA Qualitative HIV1 RNA QL

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1) Qualitative, RNA

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

HIV-1 RNA Qualitative

EPIC Order Name

Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1), Molecular Detection, Qualitative

Clinical Info

This test is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of HIV-1 infection, including acute or primary infection. Presence of HIV-1 RNA in the plasma of patients without antibodies to HIV-1 is indicative of acute or primary HIV-1 infection. This assay may also be used as an supplemental test for specimens that repeat negative results with approved HIV immunoassays. If specimen is detected by the Aptima HIV-1 Assay, HIV-1 infection is confirmed.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Lavender top or Gold top tube
Specimen: 1 ml plasma or serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Transcription-mediated amplification (TMA)

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87535

PDM

1459838

Result Interpretation

Negative

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