Test directory: HIV-1 Genotype and Resistance

Ordering Code 6013
Test Name HIV-1 Genotype and Resistance
Alias HIV-1 Genotype (RTI, PI, Integrase Inhibitors)
Preferred Specimen Plasma
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume 4.5 mL
Collection Instructions Do NOT combine with any other tests.
Collect 2 LL to ensure obtaining 4 mL of plasma. Collection date and value of last HIV viral load are required. Test cannot be performed if viral load is <400 IU/mL.
Handling Instructions Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Refrigerated: 6 Days
Frozen: 42 Days
Rejection Criteria Serum
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 11 Days
Methodology Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR),
Sequencing
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease
Insurance Pre-Authorization  HAWAII MEDICAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of October 24, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
HIV-1 genotype ALL See report.
Last Viral Load Collection Date ALL See report.
Last Viral Load Value ALL See report.
Raltegravir Resistance ALL See report.
Elvitegravir Resistance ALL See report.
Dolutegravir Resistance ALL See report.
Bictegravir Resistance ALL See report.
Cabotegravir Resistance ALL See report.