| Abbrev Code: | HIVPH |
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| Order Code: | LAB3533 | Order Name: | HIV Phenotyping with Genotype |
| Order Instructions: | HIV-1 combined pheno and genotyping provides antiretroviral susceptibility info for protease inhibitors (PI) and reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI, NNRTI). Useful in clarifying and confirming results from HIV genotyping tests. |
| Synonyms: | HIVPH |
| Methodology: | Reverse transcription/polymerase chain reaction and cell expression for 12 drugs |
| CPT Codes: |
87903 x1, 87904 x12, 87900 x1, 87901 x1, 87900 x1, 87901 x1, 87903 x1, 87904 x12 |
| Test Includes: | This test uses a commercial kit or reagent that has not been approved or cleared by the FDA. For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. |
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 15-22 days.
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| Special Instructions: | Patient's most recent viral load and collection date is required. Procedure should be used for patients with documented HIV-1 infection and viral loads greater than 500 copies/mL. |
