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HIV-1 Integrase Genotype

Test Summary

Incomplete virologic suppression allowing continued viral replication in the presence of drugs can result in the emergence of drug resistant virus leading to therapeutic failure. The emergence of integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI) drug resistance mutations has been observed in vitro and in patients experiencing virologic failure on INSTI containing regimens (Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents. Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents Living with HIV. Department of Health and Human Services). This assay amplifies and sequences the HIV-1 integrase gene and reports mutations at positions associated with integrase inhibitor drug resistance.

Aliases

  • N/A

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube, or EDTA PPT (white-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.6 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 leakproof transport tube, then freeze prior to shipment. Follow manufacturer's instructions for collection tube handling.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 24 hours
  • Refrigerated: 6 days
  • Frozen: 42 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

2 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container

Unacceptable Specimens

Plasma received frozen in the plasma preparation tube (PPT) • Serum • Whole blood greater than 24 hours old • Frozen whole blood • Hemolysis • Lipemia

Order Code

INTGEN

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB5145

Includes

Raltegravir Resistance
Elvitegravir Resistance
Dolutegravir Resistance
Bictegravir Resistance
Cabotegravir Resistance

CPT Code

  • 87906

Billing Code

  • 671013

CPT Statement

Methodology

Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) • 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 - Saturday; Report available: 4 - 8 days

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube, or EDTA PPT (white-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.6 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 leakproof transport tube, then freeze prior to shipment. Follow manufacturer's instructions for collection tube handling.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 24 hours
  • Refrigerated: 6 days
  • Frozen: 42 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

2 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container

Unacceptable Specimens

Plasma received frozen in the plasma preparation tube (PPT) • Serum • Whole blood greater than 24 hours old • Frozen whole blood • Hemolysis • Lipemia

Billing

CPT Code

  • 87906

Billing Code

  • 671013

CPT Statement

Result Information

Methodology

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

Testing Laboratory

N/A

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Saturday; Report available: 4 - 8 days