HIVRG – “HIV-1 RNA, Quantitative, PCR with Reflex to Genotype”

Updates to specimen requirements, rejection criteria, performed days and reflexed turnaround time.

Collect: Two Lavender EDTA

Specimen Preparation: Send 2.0 mL plasma collected in each of the two lavender EDTA tubes. 

Minimum volume: 1.0 mL 

Rejection Criteria: Serum; whole blood greater than 24 hours old; frozen whole blood; samples collected in lithium or sodium heparin. 

Performed Days: Monday – Saturday 

Turnaround Time: 4 – 6 days; if reflexed additional 4 – 11 days