Test Code HIV Genotype HIV-1 Genotype Drug Resistance to Protease and Reverse Inhibitors, Plasma
Methodology
Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
followed by DNA Sequencing
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen(s)
2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube.
Volime: 2.2 Plasma
Centrifuge and transfer plasma into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Min Volume: 1.2 mL
Ship Frozen
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Specimen Stability:
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 35 days
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Medical Lab
CPT Information
87901
TAT
Set up: Mon-Sat.
Report Available: 2-10 days.