HIV-1 PhenoSense (Phenotype Only)
Abbrev Code: | ARMISC | ||
Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Phenosense Phenotype Only |
Order Instructions: | HIV-1 combined phenotyping provides antiretroviral susceptibility information for protease inhibitors (PI) and reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI, NNRTI) | ||
Synonyms: | PHENPH | ||
Methodology: | Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification and viral culture. | ||
CPT Codes: | 87903 x1, 87904 x12, 87903 x1, 87904 x12 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 19-26 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | Provide patient's most recent viral load and viral load collection date. Procedure should be used for patients with documented HIV-1 infection and viral loads greater than 500 copies/mL. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 6.2 mL |
Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
Causes for Rejection: | Thawed specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL plasma within 6 hours of collection. Freeze immediately. Store in freezer. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Stability: | 24 hours refrigerated; 2 weeks frozen at -20. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Monogram Biosciences via ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 3000882 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | By report. |
Use: | Determines viral phenotype resistance to antiretroviral drugs. |
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