Sample type: EDTA Blood sample

Test name: HIV (quantitative)
Molecular assay a.k.a. HIV Viral load

Condition / Indication: Monitoring antiretroviral therapy

Special precautions & notes: Plasma should be separated asap after collection ideally within 4 hours.

Sample required: EDTA blood sample

Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number

Container: EDTA blood sample

Alternative container: EDTA (Pink) 6.0 ml

Ideal volume (mL): 1mL

Discipline: Virology

Section: Molecular

Turnaround time: 7 days

Method:

HOLOGIC Panther Fusion