HIV-1 RNA Qualitative Detection
7 working days
Real Time PCR
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Thursday. Cut-off 6am
Qualitative test detecting HIV-1 RNA. Used for early infection diagnosis.
Plasma
3 mL
2x lavender-top (EDTA) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 6 weeks if frozen at -20°C |
HIV-1 RNA Qualitative Detection
7 working days
Real Time PCR
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Thursday. Cut-off 6am
Qualitative test detecting HIV-1 RNA. Used for early infection diagnosis.
Plasma
3 mL
2x lavender-top (EDTA) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 6 weeks if frozen at -20°C |