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Test Code HIV Genotype HIV-1 Genotype Drug Resistance to Protease and Reverse Inhibitors, Plasma

Important Note

  • MUST be ordered as a .Mayo Miscellaneous Test
  • Use code HIVPR and use name of test HIV-1 GenoType

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.