HIV-1 DNA, Qualitative PCR
Order Code: HIV1PRO
Epic Lab Code: LAB3339
Order Form: A-1a Miscellaneous Request or Epic Req
Commercial Mail-out Laboratory
01250 PFP
356-3527
Specimen:
Whole Blood
Collection Medium:
Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA)
Alternate Collection Media:
Yellow top tube (ACD solution A)
Minimum:
Adult minimum: 4 mL whole blood from lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD) tube. Pediatric minimum: 0.5 mL whole blood from lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turn Around Time:
1 week upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
Not detected
Comments:
The HIV-1 Proviral DNA PCR assay is a highly specific and sensitive method used to detect the integrated (proviral) form of HIV-1 DNA in clinical specimens. This testing can be used for neonatal and infant diagnoses.
Methodology:
Polymerase Chain Reaction
CPT Code:
87535