Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Genotypes 16 and 18,45

Test ID: 

706624

CPT code:

87536

Synonyms:

HIV-1 Plasma Viremia
HIV-1 RNA by Real-time (RT) PCR, Quantitative
Viral Load, Abbott, Real-time

Clinical Use:

Detect and quantitate HIV-1 in plasma

Specimen Type:

Plasma, frozen

Requested Volume: 

3.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 

1.1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Container Type: 

Ship in a screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport tube or centrifuged PPT™ tubes.

Collection:

Collect specimen in two lavender-top (EDTA), PPT™, or yellow-top (ACD-A) tubes. Centrifuge specimen within six hours of collection when freshly drawn at 15°C to 30°C. If drawn in EDTA or ACD, the plasma must be transferred to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube and frozen. If refrigerated, specimen may be held for 24 hours prior to centrifugation. Plasma specimens may be stored at -20°C for 60 days. If longer storage is required, plasma specimens must be stored at -70°C or lower. Ship frozen on dry ice. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.

Storage Instructions:

Freeze

Stability Requirements:

stable for long-term storage. Stable at room temperature for six hours or one day after centrifugation. Stable refrigerated for 24 hours or five days after centrifugation

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis; plasma other than EDTA or ACD-A; quantity not sufficient for analysis