HIV VIRAL LOAD MEASUREMENT
| Synonyms: | Viral Load; HIV Plasma RNA Levels; HIV RNA PCR |
| Computer Code: | (HIVQR) |
| Specimen Collection: | CSF tube or blood (lavender (EDTA) top tube) or for Outreach Clients 5 mL blood (white top tube). |
| Minimum Volume: | 1.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Lavender: Centrifuge, remove plasma and freeze within 6 hours of collection. White: Process within 2 hours of collection. Centrifuge for 10 min at 3000 rpm. Transport at room temperature within 24 hr of collection. |
| Reference Values: | Less than 40 copies/mL detection. |
| Lab Code: | Molecular Diagnostics |
| Requisition: | MOL DIAG 09 molecdiagicd9req.pdf#http://09 molecdiagicd9req |
| Test Frequency: | Mon-Fri |
| Routine TAT: | 6 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87536 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |