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Test Code HPP12 HIV-1/HIV-2 RNA Detection Prenatal, Plasma


Ordering Guidance


This test is indicated for qualitative detection and differentiation of HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in pregnant individuals with indeterminate or inconclusive HIV serologic test results or who are suspected to be in the acute/early HIV infection stage (ie, "window period"). If serologic testing has not yet been performed on the patient, order either HIVSP / HIV Antigen and Antibody Prenatal Routine Screen, Plasma or HVDSP / HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Confirmation and Differentiation Prenatal, Plasma, where this test will automatically be added on depending on the results of the serologic test.



Shipping Instructions


1. Ship specimen frozen on dry ice.

2. If shipment will be delayed for more than 24 hours, freeze plasma specimen at -20 to -80° C until shipment on dry ice.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.

2. Freeze aliquoted plasma for shipment.


Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.

Useful For

Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in pregnant individuals with indeterminate or inconclusive HIV serologic test results

 

Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in pregnant individuals in the acute or early phase of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection

Method Name

Real-Time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Reporting Name

HIV-1/HIV-2 RNA Detect Prenatal, P

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.8 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma EDTA Frozen (preferred) 40 days
  Refrigerated  6 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Reference Values

Undetected

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

87535

87538

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HPP12 HIV-1/HIV-2 RNA Detect Prenatal, P 96557-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
616344 HIV-1 RNA 25835-0
616345 HIV-2 RNA 69353-1