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HelpTest ID PSHIV HIV-1 RNA Patient Source, Plasma
Shipping Instructions
1. Ship specimen frozen on dry ice.
2. If shipment will be delayed for more than 24 hours, freeze plasma specimen at -20 to -80° C until shipment on dry ice.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube and aliquot plasma into plastic vial per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Freeze aliquoted plasma for shipment.
Secondary ID
65819Useful For
Detection and diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in an acutely or early infected individual (including infants of <2 years of age) who is the source of blood or body fluid in an occupational exposure event
Testing Algorithm
For information see HIV Testing Algorithm (Fourth-Generation Screening Assay) for Occupational Exposure Events.
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 84 days |
| Refrigerated | 6 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Undetected
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87536