HIV Viral Load (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HIVL

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7673

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Dedicated EDTA sample is required

Separating

Separate plasma into a sterile tube/s within 6 hours

Laboratory

Store and transport at 4°C if transport time from collection is less than 6 hours. If delay > than 6 hours; separate and FREEZE.

Sample Stability

Plasma EDTA stable at 2–8°C for up to 7 days. If storage exceeds 7 days, aliquots should be frozen at ≤−20°C.

Synonyms

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Viral Load,
HIV-1 Viral Load,
HIV Quantitative PCR,
HIV Viral Load

Turnaround Time

4 days

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Whole Blood

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2.5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Microtainer)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1.5

Additional Specimen Information

Please collect:
5x full microtainer EDTA samples for paediatrics
1x 4ml EDTA for Adults

Contact Information