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HIV Viral Load

Alternate names:

HIV RNA Quantitation

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

HIVL

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

EDTA
ACD

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Assay available for HIV-1 and HIV-2.

Do not send heparinised blood. Please note that HIV Viral Load can only be performed on a sample tube which has NOT been used for other testing. For this reason, this test cannot be added to previously collected samples.

Minimum Adult Volume:

1 mL

Frequency:

Weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

7-10 days

Reference Interval:

Units = RNA copies/mL of plasma.

Quantifiable range of this assay is 400 - 750,000 RNA copies/mL.

The ultra sensitive quantitation assay (50 - 100,000 copies/mL) is also available for blood specimens.

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW