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Test Code HIVQT HIV-1 PCR Quantitative Plasma

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare Molecular Lab

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Specimen Requirements

10 mL lavender top EDTA, spun down and plasma poured off within six hours of collection

 

Specimen Minimum Volume: 3 mL lavender top EDTA

 

Shipping Instructions: EDTA Plasma should be shipped frozen

 

Specimen Stability Information: EDTA Plasma frozen – one month

 

Special Processing Instruction

Specimen must be spun at 3000 RPM or more for 10 minutes to obtain WBC free plasma. 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Varies

 

Report available: 1-4 days