HIV-2 DNA/RNA qualitative real-time PCR

Alphabetical Test listing

HIV-2 DNA/RNA qualitative real-time PCR-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

HIV2
HIV-2

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

3.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Alternate collection container:

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 14 days

Ambient - 7 days

Frozen - 30 days

Reason for rejection:

PCR testing cannot be added on to a sample that has been opened and/or used for other testing. If the sample has already been used for testing, a new specimen will need to be collected.

Performing lab:

Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease via Mayo Clinic Laboratories (FHV2Q): R-NX

Days set up:

Mo - Sa

TAT:

2 - 6 days

Method:

Real-time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Reference ranges:

Not detected

CPT codes:

87538

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LCD/NCD:

Medical necessity

Date created:

08/01/2019

Revised date:

01/08/2024

Review date:

01/08/2024