Test directory: HIV-1 Genotype and Resistance

Ordering Code6013
Test NameHIV-1 Genotype and Resistance
AliasHIV-1 Genotype (RTI, PI, Integrase Inhibitors)
Preferred SpecimenPlasma
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume4.5 mL
Collection InstructionsDo 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 InstructionsSeparate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityRefrigerated: 6 Days
Frozen: 42 Days
Rejection CriteriaSerum
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time11 Days
MethodologyReverse 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 April 23, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
HIV-1 genotypeALLSee report.
Last Viral Load Collection DateALLSee report.
Last Viral Load ValueALLSee report.
Raltegravir ResistanceALLSee report.
Elvitegravir ResistanceALLSee report.
Dolutegravir ResistanceALLSee report.
Bictegravir ResistanceALLSee report.
Cabotegravir ResistanceALLSee report.