HIV (HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS) DNA DETECTION BY PCR, BLOOD
Polymerase Chain Reaction
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
	Test Performed At:
		St. Louis Children’s Hospital – Retrovirus Lab
	Specimen Required:
		Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), or a yellow-top (ACD) tube(s), and send 1.0-5.0 mL (0.5 mL minimum) whole blood. DO NOT SPIN. Forward promptly at ambient temperature only. SPECIMEN CANNOT BE FROZEN. Avoid hemolysis.
	Laboratory Notes:
		DO NOT SPIN. Store at room temperature in white basket in Core Lab.
	Reference Values:
		Negative (reported as positive or negative)
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Once per week as needed.
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		1 week
	CPT Code:
		87535
	Care Manager Order Name:
		HIV PCR DNA ONCE RTN
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		HIV DNA PCR (Proviral DNA)
	Cerner Order Name:
		HIV PCR DNA

Last Updated 06/09