• Useful for:

  The HIV-1 test detects Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1, a virus that attacks the body's immune system by destroying specific white blood cells known as CD4 T cells.

• Method Name: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
• Other Common Names: HIV/AIDS
• Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 7724
• Fasting or other requirements: N/A
• Specimen Type: Serum/Plasma
• Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
• Specimen Volume: 1 ml
• Specimen retention time: 7 days
• Report Available: 2-3 working days