Test ID HIVQN HIV-1 RNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma
Shipping Instructions
Ship specimen frozen on dry ice. If shipment will be delayed for more than 24 hours, freeze plasma specimen at -20 to -80° C until shipment on dry ice.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube and aliquot plasma into plastic vial per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Freeze aliquoted plasma for shipment.
Useful For
Diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in individuals with acute or early HIV-1 infection
Diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in infants under 2 years of age born to mothers living with HIV-1
Quantifying plasma HIV-1 RNA levels (viral load) in individuals living with HIV-1:
-Before initiating anti-HIV-1 drug therapy (baseline viral load)
-Who may have developed HIV-1 drug resistance while on anti-HIV-1 therapy
-Who may be noncompliant with anti-HIV-1 drug therapy
Monitoring HIV-1 disease progression before or during antiretroviral drug therapy
Testing Algorithm
The following algorithms are available:
-HIV Prenatal Testing Algorithm, Including Follow-up of Reactive Rapid Serologic Test Results
Special Instructions
Method Name
Real-Time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Reporting Name
HIV-1 RNA Detect/Quant, PSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.8 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 84 days | |
Refrigerated | 6 days |
Reference Values
Undetected
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
87536
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
HIVQN | HIV-1 RNA Detect/Quant, P | 70241-5 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
113581 | HIV-1 RNA Detect/Quant, P | 70241-5 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Microbiology Test Request (T732)
-General Request (T239)