HIV-1 RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR with Reflex to Genotype (RTI, PI, Integrase)
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
Test FAQ
Details
Includes
If HIV-1 RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR viral load is >400 copies/mL, then HIV-1 Genotype and HIV-1 Integrase Genotype will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87900, 87901, 87906).
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Alternative name(s)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 7 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube |
| Alternative specimen(s) | Plasma collected in: PPT Potassium EDTA (white-top) tube |
| Minimum volume | 3.7 mL |
| Collection instructions | Samples submitted in primary tube will be rejected. Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be stored at 2-25° C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation and immediately transfer to a transport tube.Follow manufacturer's instructions for collection tube handling. |
| Transport container | Transport tube |
| Transport temperature | Frozen |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: Unacceptable Refrigerated: 6 days Frozen: 30 days |
| Reject criteria | Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • Samples received in primary collection tube |
Reference Range(s)
| HIV-1 RNA, QN, PCR | Not detected | copies/mL | |
| HIV-1 RNA, QN, PCR | Not detected | Log copies/mL | |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
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