HIV-1 RNA Viral Load by PCR

Code

HIV1

Sample Reqs

AA (2 x 6ml whole blood)

Turnaround

3 days

Special instructions

No special instructions

Sample type guide

A

Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml (6ml EDTA tubes are used for specific PCR assays)

Related specialties

• Virology

Additional information

• Request forms
• Specimens: collection, packaging, transport, rejection criteria
• Discontinued tests