Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 DNA PCR, Qualitative : ARUP Lab Tests

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 DNA PCR, Qualitative : 0093061

Time Sensitive

Mnemonic: HIV DNA

Methodology:	Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed:	Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported:	2-7 days
Specimen Required:	Collect: One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K₂EDTA). Transport: 3 mL whole blood at 2-8°C. (Min: 1.5 mL) Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Remarks: DO NOT FREEZE. Avoid use of serum separator tubes and gels. Sample must be received by ARUP within 72 hours. Unacceptable Conditions: Serum or samples collected in heparin tubes. Frozen samples. Stability: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval: Not detected
Interpretive Data:	This test detects human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) proviral DNA. Assay methodology is polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using the Roche Amplicor® HIV-1 DNA Test, Version 1.5. This test is optimized to yield equivalent amplification of Group M subtypes of HIV-1. A result of "Not Detected" does not rule out HIV-1 DNA concentrations below the limit of detection of the assay or the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen. Improper specimen handling can cause false negatives. PCR may not detect infection in the first months of life. The diagnosis of HIV-1 infection should be made based on clinical presentation and results from additional diagnostic tests. Diagnosis should not be made based solely on a single HIV-1 test. False positives can be caused by PCR contamination. This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell, Tissues and Cellular Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P). Please refer to Statement D in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.
CPT Code(s):	87535

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