HIV - Viral Load
| Test Name | HIV Viral Load |
| Alternate Name(s) | |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | HIV VIR |
| Specimen Type |
EDTA Plasma |
| Collection Container | Lavendar |
| Container Information |
Lavender Tube
 Micro-Lavender Tube |
| Collection Information | Specimen MUST be spun and plasma frozen |
| Test Schedule |
Monday thru Friday (send-out test) |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 7 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | 2 day |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes | HIV Viral Load Form must be completed |
| Storage and Transport | Store frozen and transport on ice packs |
| Test Referred To |
Offsite, Reference Lab |
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