Test ID: HIVQR
HIV-1 RNA Quantification with Reflex to HIV-1 Genotypic Drug Resistance Mutation Analysis, Plasma
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Plasma EDTA
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Spin down and remove plasma from cells within 6 hours of draw.
2. Freeze plasma specimen immediately, and ship specimen frozen on dry ice.
3. If shipment will be delayed for >24 hours, freeze plasma specimen at -70 degrees C (up to 35 days) until shipment on dry ice.
Additional Information:
This test can be used for detection and diagnosis of HIV-1 infections, including in children <18 months of age when serologic tests are not useful (due to presence of maternal HIV antibodies).
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
2 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Gross OK |
| Lipemia | Mild OK; Gross OK |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | Green top (heparin) tube |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | |
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