Test Code HIVUS HIV-1 Ultra Sens Viral Load By PCR
Additional Codes
Outreach (Atlas) Order Code
HIVUS
Hospital (Cerner) Order Code
HIVUS
Cerner Test Code
HIVUS
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Lavender
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 4.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw a EDTA lavender top tube. Mix well, centrifuge, aliquot and refrigerate.
Stability
Stability: Refrigerated Aliquoted 6 days; Frozen aliquoted 84 days
Performed Test Frequency
Weekdays
CPT(s)
87536
Methodology
RT-PCR
Performing Location
Test performed at MercyOne Clinical Lab, Des Moines, IA, Microbiology.