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Test Code LABHIVI Human Immunodeficiency Virus1, Genotype by Sequencing   HIV1 Genotype adn Integrase Inhibitor Resistance by Sequencing

Important Note

Please submit most recent viral load and date.

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic ARUP Test ID
HIV-1 Genotypic Integrase Inhibitor Drug Resistance LABHIVI HIV1PRI 2009256

 

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequencing

Specimen Requirements

Collect:  Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA) or plasma preparation tube.

Specimen Preparation

Separate plasma from cells within 6 hours. Transfer 4 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 3 mL)

Unacceptable Conditions:  Serum. Heparinized specimens.

 

Remarks

Please submit most recent viral load and test date, if available.

Stability:

On Cells: Ambient: 6 hours; After separation from Cells: Ambient 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 4 months

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Storage/Transport Temperature:  Frozen

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Sun-Sat

Performing Laboratory

ARUP

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87901

87906

Report Available

7-10 days

Reference Values

Resistance:                 Mutations present constitute a high level of genetic evidence for viral resistance.
Possible Resistance:   Mutations present suggest the possibility of viral resistance.
None:                           There is insufficient evidence for viral resistance