HIV-1 RNA Qualitative HIV1 RNA QL
Synonyms |
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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 |
Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Stability |
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Methodology |
Transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) |
Days Performed |
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Performing Laboratory |
Northwell Health Laboratories |
CPT |
87535 |
PDM |
1459838 |
Result InterpretationNegative |
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Forms |
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