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Test Code FHV2Q HIV-2 DNA/RNA Qualitative Real-Time PCR


Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Container/Tube: EDTA Tube  

Specimen Volume: 1mL

Collection Instructions: Collect 1 mL (lavender-top) EDTA whole blood. Ship refrigerate.


Method Name

Real - Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Reporting Name

HIV-2 DNA/RNA Qualitative RT-PCR

Specimen Type

Whole blood

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole blood Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  30 days
  Ambient  7 days

Reject Due To

Hemolysis Reject
Other reasons for rejection Heparinized whole blood

Reference Values

Reference Range: Not Detected

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

3 to 6 days

Test Classification

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

CPT Code Information

87538

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FHV2Q HIV-2 DNA/RNA Qualitative RT-PCR Unable to Verify

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z0711 HIV-2 DNA/RNA 25841-8