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HIV-1 Qualitative Assay by NAAT (LAB002043)
Test Mnemonic:

HIV-1 QL NAAT
Specimen Requirements:
Collection:

Serum Separator Tubes (SST) or Red Top serum tubes
Container:

Serum Separator Tubes (SST) or Red Top serum tubes
Minimum Volume:

Original Tube- 2mL of serum

13 x 100 Specimen Aliquot Tube- 1.5mL of serum
Storage/Transport:

Refrigerate (2-8ºC) up to 5 days; Samples should be frozen (-20ºC) and tested within 90 days.
Stability:

Refrigerate (2-8ºC) up to 5 days; Samples should be frozen (-20ºC) and tested within 90 days.
Causes for Rejection:

Improper collection. Specimen container unlabeled or labeled incorrectly. No date and time of collection or collector information on order.
Specimen Preparation:

Within 24 hours of collection, centrifuge. Serum collected in a red top tube should be removed from the red cells if testing will be delayed.
Methodology:

Qualitative Transcription-Mediated Amplification.
Performed:
Lab:

Microbiology
Turnaround Time:

5 days
Reference Range:

HIV-1 Not Detected

HIV-1 Detected
CPT 4 Code:

87535
Note:

This test detects human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) RNA from Group M, N, and O subtypes. A result of "Not Detected" does not rule out HIV-1 RNA concentrations below the limit of detection of the assay or the presence of inhibitors in the patient specimen. The diagnosis of HIV-1 infection should not be made solely on a single HIV-1 test result. Diagnosis requires repeat and confirmatory testing as recommended by the U.S. Health and Human Services Guidelines. Improper specimen handling can cause false negatives or contamination.
Synonyms:

HIV-1 Qualitative Test by NAAT, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV-1 Qual, HIV-1 RNA, HIV-1 QL NAAT
Patient Preparation :

Routine venipuncture for blood.
Clinical Indication:

Detection of HIV-1 in serum specimens.
Effective Date: 10/24/2024
Reviewed By/Date: 0 - 01/01/1900
Approved By/Date: Williams-Bouyer, Natalie - 10/24/2024
When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent.

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