HIV_2 RNA Quantitation
General Information
Lab Name
HIV_2 RNA Quantitation
Lab Code
HIV2VL
Epic Name
HIV-2 RNA Quantitation
Description
The quantitative HIV2VL assay is used to monitor HIV2 RNA in plasma from known HIV-2 infected patients. This RT-PCR assay targets the Long Terminal Repeat (LTR) region of the HIV-2 genome.
Synonyms
HIV 2 RNA, HIV 2 Viral Load
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| H2DES | HIV_2 Specimen |
| H2RSLT | HIV_2 RNA Result |
| H2LOG | HIV_2 RNA Copies/mL (Log10) |
| H2INTP | HIV_2 RNA Interpretation |
Interpretation
Method
TQPCR
Reference Range
See individual components
Ref. Range Notes
Normal = not detected.
Quantitative range of assay is 10 to 100,000 HIV2 RNA copies/mL plasma
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
10 mL blood in LAVENDER TOP (EDTA) tube or blood in an 8.5 mL PEARL TOP (EDTA) PPT tube
Handling Instructions
Send sample to lab for processing within 6 hours of collection.
Quantity
requested: 3 to 4 mL EDTA plasma
minimum: 2 mL EDTA plasma
Processing
Lavendar Top tube: Centrifuge. Aliquot 3 to 4 mL plasma into polypropylene tube within 6 hours of collection and freeze at -70°C or colder.
Pearl Top tube: Centrifuge within 6 hours of collection and freeze at -70 °C or colder.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Virology, HMC (HVIR)
Performing Location(s)
| HMC |
Virology, Retrovirus
206-897-5210 |
|---|
Frequency
Once every 2 weeks; results within 3 weeks
Available STAT?
No