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HIV-1 Genotype

Centralized Core Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories : Send Out

Test ID :
HVGEN
Test Workstation :
MAYO
Specimen Type:
Plasma
Tube Type:
Purple top (EDTA) tube
Collection Volume:
6.0 mL (minimum 3.0 mL)
Cause for Rejection:
Drawn in Greentop (heparin) tube
Storage:
Frozen
Availability:
Sent to Reference Laboratory
Methodology:
Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) followed by Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Special Instructions:
Centrifuge and separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. If collected at an offsite location, send by a STAT Courier to Hospital lab Specimens submitted for HIV1 genotyping must contain 1000 copies/mL or more of HIV1 RNA.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8418
TAT:
3-10 days
Additional Info:
  • Reference range is available on patient report
  • This test is intended to be used to monitor known HIV-positive infections. It is not intended for primary detection of HIV infections. Specimens submitted for HIV-1 genotyping should contain > or =1000 copies/mL of HIV-1 RNA.
  • CPT Code:
    0219U

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