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Test Code ZW83 HIV-1 RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR, CSF

Important Note

  • MUST be ordered as a .Mayo Miscellaneous Test
  • Use code ZW83 and use name of test HIV-1 RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR, CSF
  • MUST put in Order NOTES in Lab Coments the statement "Quest #16186"

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

The analytical performance characteristics of this assay have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. The modifications have not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Specimen Requirements

CSF: 3.0 mL Frozen

Clinician: Collect at least 3 mL CSF in a sterile screw-capped container. Do not use heparin tube for collection as heparin inhibits PCR.  Specimen Processing:Using a sterile pipette aliquot from CSF collection tube to Red top Sterile Mayo transport tube. Ship CSF frozen.

 

Minimum Volume: 1.1 mL

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Specimen Stability:

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: 42 days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Infecticious Disease

Sent out to Mayo Medical Lab who then sends it to Quest Diagnostics

 

 

 

 

CPT Information

87536

TAT

Set up: Mon-Sat.

Takes 2 days to get to Quest.

Reference Ranges

Reference Range(s)

 

HIV-1 RNA, QN PCR, CSF Not Detected Copies/mL
HIV-1 RNA, QN PCR, CSF Not Detected Log copies/mL