Viral Load D VL

Synonyms

HIV-1 RNA

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Viral Load

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

HIV-1 RNA Quantitative, Viral Load

EPIC Order Name

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

Clinical Info

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.

Days Performed

Monday- Saturday
 
TAT- 3  Days

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87536
Loinc Code: 62469-2

PDM

6350080

Result Interpretation

Not detected < 30 copies/mL
LOD Detected:  > 30 copies/mL
Linear range:  30-10,000,000  copies/mL
Log:  1.47-7.00

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