HIV-1 Ultra Sensitive RNA Quantitation by PCR
Alias:
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), HIV-1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1) RNA, Viral Load, HIV-1 PCR, HIV-1 Quantitation, PCR, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus, PCR, PCR, HIV-1 Quantitation, Viral Load, Viral Load, HIV-1 RNA
Methodology:
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed:
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HIV-1 Ultra Sensitive RNA Quantitation by PCR
Container/Tube Type:
Collection Information:
Collect blood in a lavender (EDTA) tube.
Transport Information:
Centrifuge and transfer 1.4 mL plasma to a plastic transport tube. Send refrigerated.
Minimum Sample Volume: 
1.0 mL of plasma (approximately 2.0 mL of whole blood based upon a normal patient hematocrit)
Remarks:
Remove plasma from cells within 24 hours and transfer to a polypropylene tube at 2-8°C for transport.
Unacceptable Conditions:
Serum and heparinized samples. ACD plasma will yield 15% lower test results than EDTA plasma.
Stability Comments:
Freeze thaw studies show specimen may be frozen and thawed up to 4 times without loss of HIV-1 RNA.
Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
Whole blood in EDTA - 24 hours
Plasma - 6 days
Frozen Stability:
Plasma - <= -18 degrees C - 12 weeks
Plasma - <= -60 degrees C - 6 months
Ambient Stability:
Whole blood in EDTA - 24 hours
HIV-1 Ultra Sensitive RNA Quantitation by PCR
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HIV-1 Ultra Sensitive RNA Quantitation by PCR
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