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HIV-1 / HIV-2 Qualitative NAT
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Confirmation of HIV infection in serology-reactive individuals by detection of HIV-1/HIV-2 RNA.
HIV serology remains the preferred test for screening and diagnosis of HIV-1/HIV-2 infection. In special circumstances, HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative NAT may be performed when HIV serology is non-reactive, e.g. following high-risk exposures. This should be discussed with a Clinical Microbiologist.
For investigation of children up to 18 months of age with perinatal HIV exposure, see 'HIV-1 Qualitative PCR'.
For HIV monitoring, see 'HIV Viral Load'.
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Availability:
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Results usually available within 24-48h of receipt by the testing laboratory. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| HIV Diagnostic NAT, HIV PCR, HIV-1/2 Qualitative PCR, |
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Code:
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VHIV |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA with gel-PPT (PEARL), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1.5mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Dedicated sample required.
If sample will not reach the testing laboratory within 18 hours of collection, it must be centrifuged and separated. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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EDTA (LAVENDER) |
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge sample within 24 hours of collection. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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700uL |
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Stability:
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24 hours ambient; 5 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Molecular Diagnostics |
Microbiology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8022 |
| Molecular Diagnostics |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4402 |
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Last Updated : 21-05-2024 15:04 |