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HelpTest Code HIV RNA QUANT VIRAL LOAD HIV RNA QUANT VIRAL LOAD
Department
Molecular
Specimen Type
Plasma
Method
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Container
EDTA (lavender top)
Special Requirements
Separate plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Transfer 1.5 mLs of plasma to a sterile polypropylene tube.
Standard Volume
4 ml
Minimum Volume
3 ml
Pediatric Volume
N/A
Ship Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability Refrigerated
6 days
Stability Room Temp
24 hours
Stability Frozen
6 weeks at -20C
CPT Code
87536
Days Test Set Up
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Group Components
COPIES/ML, LOG