Download HIV-1 Proviral DNA Qualitative Detection by PCR, Blood Test ID

TEST STATUS: OBSOLETE
NOTIFICATION DATE: June 11, 2015
EFFECTIVE DATE: June, 26, 2015
HIV-1 Proviral DNA Qualitative Detection by PCR, Blood
Test ID: PHIV
EXPLANATION: The manufacturer of this reagent has chosen to discontinue production. Effective
June 26, 2015 this test code will become obsolete.
RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE TEST:
HIV-1 RNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma
Test ID: HIVDQ
USEFUL FOR:
x Diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in individuals with acute or early HIV-1 infection.
x
Diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in infants of <18 months of age born to HIV-1-infected mothers
x
Quantifying plasma HIV-1 RNA levels (viral load) in HIV-1-infected individuals:
-Before initiating anti-HIV-1 drug therapy (baseline viral load)
-Who may have developed HIV-1 drug resistance while on anti-HIV-1 therapy
-Who may be noncompliant with anti-HIV-1 drug therapy
Monitoring HIV-1 disease progression while on or off antiretroviral drug therapy
x
METHOD: Real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
REFERENCE VALUES: Undetected
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS:
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Spin down and remove plasma from cells within 6 hours of draw.
Minimum Volume: 1.2 mL
SPECIMEN STABILITY INFORMATION:
Specimen Type
EDTA Plasma
Temperature
Frozen (Preferred)
Refrigerated
Time
35 days
5 days
CAUTIONS: This test is not licensed by the FDA as a screening test for HIV-1 infection in donors of
blood, human cells, tissues, or tissue products.
CPT CODE: 87536
DAY(S) SET UP: Monday through Saturday
ANALYTIC TIME: 1 day
QUESTIONS: Contact your Mayo Medical Laboratories’ Regional Manager or
Kim J. Baker, MML Laboratory Technologist Resource Coordinator
Telephone: 800-533-1710