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HIV-1 Genotype and Coreceptor Tropism, Ultradeep Sequencing

Test Summary

Select antiretroviral drug regimen for treating HIV-1 patients by assessing reverse transcriptase and protease inhibitor resistance, together with CCR5 antagonist eligibility.

Aliases

  • N/A

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

4 mL plasma collected from an EDTA (lavender-top), or PPT potassium EDTA (white-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1.2 mL

Instructions

Do not freeze whole blood or any samples stored in primary tube. Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be stored at 2-25°C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. If shipping frozen, transfer plasma to a leak-proof transport tube, then freeze prior to shipment. Follow manufacturer's instructions for collection tube handling.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 24 hours
  • Refrigerated: 5 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • Received room temperature • Heparinized plasma • Serum • Non-centrifuged PPT • Frozen PPT (in situ)

Order Code

HIVGNP

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB5862

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

  • 87900
  • 87901
  • 87906

Billing Code

  • 671008
  • 670002
  • 670001

CPT Statement

Methodology

Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) • Ultradeep Sequencing

FDA Status

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday, Thursday; Report available: 4 - 11 days

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

4 mL plasma collected from an EDTA (lavender-top), or PPT potassium EDTA (white-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1.2 mL

Instructions

Do not freeze whole blood or any samples stored in primary tube. Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be stored at 2-25°C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. If shipping frozen, transfer plasma to a leak-proof transport tube, then freeze prior to shipment. Follow manufacturer's instructions for collection tube handling.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 24 hours
  • Refrigerated: 5 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • Received room temperature • Heparinized plasma • Serum • Non-centrifuged PPT • Frozen PPT (in situ)

Billing

CPT Code

  • 87900
  • 87901
  • 87906

Billing Code

  • 671008
  • 670002
  • 670001

CPT Statement

Result Information

Methodology

Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) • Ultradeep Sequencing

Testing Laboratory

N/A

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday, Thursday; Report available: 4 - 11 days