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Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1) by Quantitative NAAT, Plasma

HIV QNT
Example Reports
Detected
Not Detected

Ordering Recommendation

Detect and quantify HIV-1.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or plasma preparation tube (PPT).

Specimen Preparation

Separate from cells within 24 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube (ARUP supply #15824). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. (Minimum volume: 1.3mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions

Serum. CSF (refer to Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1) by Quantitative NAAT, CSF, ARUP test code 3000872). Heparinized specimens.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours (Critical: Ship FROZEN); Refrigerated: 6 days; Frozen: 3 months

Methodology

Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-4 days

Reference Interval

Not detected.

Interpretive Data

The quantitative range of this assay is 1.30-7.00 log copies/mL (20-10,000,000 copies/mL).

A result of "Not Detected" does not rule out the presence of inhibitors or HIV-1 RNA concentration below the level of detection of the test. Care should be taken in the interpretation of any single viral load determination.

This test is intended for use in conjunction with clinical presentation and other laboratory markers for the clinical management of HIV-1 infected patients. The test can be used to assess patient prognosis by measuring the baseline HIV-1 level or to monitor the effects of antiretroviral therapy by measuring changes in HIV-1 RNA levels during the course of antiretroviral treatment.

This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated reentry protocols, or for screening human cells, tissues, and cellular- or tissue-based products (HCT/P).

Compliance Category

FDA

Note

The limit of quantification for this assay is 1.3 log copies/mL (20 copies/mL). If the assay DETECTED the presence of the virus but was not able to accurately quantify, the test will be reported as "Not Quantified, Detected."

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Hotline History

Date of Change
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New Test
Inactive
10/21/2024
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CPT Codes

87536

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3000868 HIV-1 Qnt by NAAT (copies/mL) 20447-9
3000869 HIV-1 Qnt by NAAT (log copies/mL) 29541-0
3000970 HIV-1 Qnt by NAAT Interp 25835-0
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Aliases

  • HIV quantitative
  • HIV-1 RNA
  • HIV-1 RNA Viral Load
  • HIV1 viral load monitoring
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1
  • Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1) by Quantitative NAAT, Plasma