Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 & 2 (HIV-1/HIV-2), qualitative, RNA
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 & 2 (HIV-1/HIV-2), qualitative, RNA-994
HIV-2 RNA
This test is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of HIV-1 or HIV-2 infection, including acute or primary infection. Presence of HIV-1 or HIV-2 RNA in the plasma of patients without antibodies to HIV-1 or HIV-2 is indicative of acute or primary HIV-1 or HIV-2 infection. This assay may also be used as an additional test, when it is reactive, to confirm HIV-1 infection in an individual whose specimen is repeatedly reactive for HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 antibodies. This assay is not intended for use in donor testing.
Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
- Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
- Spin within 24 hours of sample collection
Gold serum separator (SST) tube
Immediatley following collection, mix sample by inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting.
- Spin within 24 hours of sample collection
- Transfer plasma to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp), labelled as EDTA plasma
Refrigerated (preferred) – 7 days
Ambient – 24 hours
Frozen – 6 weeks
- Specimen grossly hemolyzed
- Received outside of specimen and/or storage requirements
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Non-reactive