HIV PhenoSense Integrase (Genotype and Phenotype plus Integrase)


Abbrev Code:HIVPHN   
Order Code:LAB6540Order Name:HIV Phenosense Integrase
Order Instructions:HIV-1 combined pheno and genotyping provides antiretroviral susceptibility info for protease inhibitors (PI) and reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI, NNRTI) and integrase inhibitors (INI),
Synonyms:PHENGT; HIV Phenotype and Genotype with Integrase
Methodology:Phenotyping/Genotyping
CPT Codes: 87900 x1, 87901 x1, 87903 x1, 87904 x16, 87906 x1, 87900 x1, 87901 x1, 87903 x1, 87904 x16, 87906 x1
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. Should be used for patients with documented HIV-1 infection and a viral load greater than 500 copies/mL.


Collection Instructions

Specimen:Blood
Optimal Volume:10 mL
Minimum\Peds Volume:6.2 mL
Container:Purple (EDTA)
Causes for Rejection:Thawed specimens. Viral load less than 500 copies/mL.


Processing and Shipping

Specimen Processing:Centrifuge and aliquot 5 mL, 3 mL minimum within 6 hours of collection. Freeze immediately.
Shipping Instructions:Ship on dry ice. CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Stability:2 weeks frozen at -20°C.
Test Performed at or Referral Lab Lab Sendouts  (Monogram Biosciences via ARUP)
Referral Lab number:3001186


Interpretive

Reference Range:By report.
Use:Preferred test for patients with known or suspected complex drug resistance patterns (e.g., suboptimal virologic response to treatment and viral load rebound).
Determines viral phenotype and genotype resistance to antiretroviral drugs (NRTI, NNRTI, PI, and INI).


Click HERE to Report test errors or omissions.
*If no email program is associated with this computer, please contact:
systemlabguide@fairview.org for TestID: 6362"