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| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | HIV Proviral DNA PCR Synonyms: Proviral DNA, HIV 1/2 PCR and HIV DNA - Public Health (ProvLab) | ||
| Test Includes: | Molecular | ||
| Primary Container: | Adults: Two 4 mL EDTA (lavender top) tubes. Pediatric: may use one full 2 mL EDTA whole blood tube. | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Adults: Collect two 4 mL EDTA (lavender top) tubes. Pediatric: Collect one full 2 mL EDTA whole blood tube. DO NOT SPIN Transport at Room Temperature Preferred collection on Monday and Tuesday to allow shipping of whole blood before Wednesday to NML. Alert the Virologist On Call when specimen is expected to arrive in the laboratory. | ||
| Test Resources: | Request 'HIV Proviral DNA test' on a Serology and Molecular Testing Requisition | ||
| Patient Criteria: | Testing is for:
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| Processing: | Ship according to Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) guidelines. | ||
| Method and Interpretation of Results: | Samples are tested by PCR for the integration of HIV-1 and HIV-2 into peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs)
HIV-1 DNA was detected indicating that HIV virus is present. Patient should be referred to the Northern Alberta Program or the Southern Alberta Clinic for treatment and follow-up. HIV-2 DNA was detected indicating that HIV virus is present. Patient should be referred to the Northern Alberta Program or the Southern Alberta Clinic for treatment and follow-up. | ||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | 21 days from receipt at National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) | ||
| Testing Area: | Referred Out | ||
| Performing Site: | Referred to the National Laboratory for HIV Reference Services in Winnipeg, Manitoba. | ||
| Additional Test Information: | HIV is a notifiable disease in Alberta | ||
| Last Updated On: | Friday, July 5, 2024 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Dec 22 2023 12:00AM | ||
