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Test ID BLOD1559 HIV-2 DNA/RNA, Qualitative NAT

Specimen Type/Requirements

Lavender top (EDTA) tube -  Whole Blood

 

Test is affected by hemolysis but not by lipemia. 

Specimen Volume

 

Preferred Volume   1.0 mL  
Minimum Volume   0.4 mL  

 

Stability/Transport

 

Room Temperature    7 days     Preferred for transport   
Refrigerated    14 days     
Frozen    30 days       

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

2 – 3 days

Methodology

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

Performing Lab

Quest San Juan Capistrano

CPT

87538

Interface Build Information

Result Code Result Code Description
22932 HIV-2 DNA/RNA Qualitative Real