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M396 : HIV-1, RNA, Ultra Quant PCR Reflex To Genotype (>500)

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
HIV-1, RNA Rfx Geno
Clinical Utility:
• When viral load for HIV-1 RNA Ultra Quant PCR is >/=1000 copies /mL test code TN88 HIV-1 Genotype (NRTI, NNRTI, PI, Integrase Inhibitors) will be added • When viral load for HIV-1, RNA, Ultra Quant PCR is >500 but <1000 copies/mL test code TQ70 will be added HIV-1 Genotype (NRTI, NNRTI, PI, Integrase Inhibitors)
Components:
HIV-1 RNA ULTRA PCR

ORDERING:

Test Code:
M396-0
Preferred Specimen:
1 mL Aliquot Plasma-EDTA-Lavender Top
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
Aliquot Plasma-EDTA-Lavender Top 2 Refrigerate 7 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
ALQE: Centrifuge lavender-top at high speed for 15 minutes. Transfer plasma into plastic transfer tube. Label with date/time collected,EDTA PLASMA and patient's name.
Alternative Specimen:
White Top (PPT)

Billing:

CPT Codes:
87536 x 1

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