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| Organization: | Sub-Page | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | HIV 1 and 2 Proviral DNA (Referred Test)
(Synonyms: Proviral DNA, HIV 1/2 PCR and HIV DNA)
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| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4216 | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Adults: Collect two 4 mL EDTA (lavender top) tubes. Pediatric: Collect one full 2 mL EDTA whole blood tube. DO NOT CENTRIFUGE Transport at Room Temperature Preferred collection on Monday and Tuesday to allow shipping of whole blood before Wednesday to NML. Alert the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist 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: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Calgary or Edmonton) | ||
| Additional Test Information: | HIV is a notifiable disease in Alberta Referred to the National Laboratory for HIV Reference Services in Winnipeg, Manitoba. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Dec 22 2023 12:00AM | ||
