This test can be used for detection and diagnosis of HIV-1 infections, including in children 2 years of age when serologic tests are not useful (due to presence of maternal HIV antibodies).
Diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in individuals with acute or early HIV-1 infection.
Diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in infants under 2 years of age born to mothers living with HIV-1.
Collect
Blood, Lavender
Preferred Draw Volume
3 mL
Minimum Draw Volume
3 mL
Unacceptable Conditions
Mild and Gross Hemolysis OK, Mild and Gross Lipemia OK
Collection Comments
Invert tube 8-10 times to mix blood with anticoagulant. Spin for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing bucket unit or 15 minutes in a fixed angle. Transfer plasma to an aliquot tube. Remember to properly label tube with patient name, DOB, test and collect date. Spin down and remove plasma from cells within 6 hours of draw. Transfer 1.5 mL plasma (minimum 0.8 mL) to a properly labeled aliquot tube. Freeze plasma immediately.https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/Overview/113581#Specimen
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After Separation from cells: Refrigerated: 6 days; Frozen 85 days
Ordering Recommendations
This test can be used for detection and diagnosis of HIV-1 infections, including in children 2 years of age when serologic tests are not useful (due to presence of maternal HIV antibodies).
Diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in individuals with acute or early HIV-1 infection.
Diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in infants under 2 years of age born to mothers living with HIV-1.
This test can be used for detection and diagnosis of HIV-1 infections, including in children 2 years of age when serologic tests are not useful (due to presence of maternal HIV antibodies).
Diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in individuals with acute or early HIV-1 infection.
Diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in infants under 2 years of age born to mothers living with HIV-1.
Collect
Blood, Lavender
Preferred Draw Volume
3 mL
Minimum Draw Volume
3 mL
Unacceptable Conditions
Mild and Gross Hemolysis OK, Mild and Gross Lipemia OK
Collection Comments
Invert tube 8-10 times to mix blood with anticoagulant. Spin for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing bucket unit or 15 minutes in a fixed angle. Transfer plasma to an aliquot tube. Remember to properly label tube with patient name, DOB, test and collect date. Spin down and remove plasma from cells within 6 hours of draw. Transfer 1.5 mL plasma (minimum 0.8 mL) to a properly labeled aliquot tube. Freeze plasma immediately.https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/Overview/113581#Specimen
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After Separation from cells: Refrigerated: 6 days; Frozen 85 days
Ordering
Ordering Recommendations
This test can be used for detection and diagnosis of HIV-1 infections, including in children 2 years of age when serologic tests are not useful (due to presence of maternal HIV antibodies).
Diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in individuals with acute or early HIV-1 infection.
Diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in infants under 2 years of age born to mothers living with HIV-1.
