HIV 1 DNA Assay
General Information
Lab Name
HIV 1 DNA Assay
Lab Code
HV1DNA
Epic Name
HIV 1 DNA Assay
Description
The HV1DNA assay is a qualitative assay used to detect cell-associated HIV-1 DNA in whole blood. The HV1DNA assay is intended to assist in diagnosing HIV-1 infection in infants and children less than 2 years of age or for individuals taking Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) with confirmed HIV antibodies and undetectable HIV-1 plasma RNA.
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| H1DNAR | HIV 1 DNA Result |
| H1DNIN | HIV 1 DNA Interpretation |
| H1DNAM | HIV 1 DNA Method |
Interpretation
Method
Droplet digital PCR
Reference Range
See individual components
Ref. Range Notes
NODET
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
EDTA Whole Blood (Lavender top)
Should be a dedicated tube (NOT shared with other tests)
Handling Instructions
Refrigerate whole blood.
Whole blood may be shipped in the original collection tube at ambient temperatures. Refrigerate upon receipt.
All samples must be received in Retrovirology within 7 days of collection.
Quantity
requested: 4.0 mL
minimum: 2.0 mL
Processing
N/A. Send whole blood to Retrovirology refrigerated.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Virology, HMC (HVIR)
Performing Location(s)
| HMC |
Virology, Retrovirus
206-897-5210 |
|---|
Frequency
Twice per month
Available STAT?
No