HIV-1 Genotypic Resistance Testing

Test information: The HIV-1 genotypic resistance assay detects mutations in the reverse transcriptase and protease regions of the HIV-1 polymerase gene and provides a drug resistance profile. This test is only possible if there is a detectable viral load. Reference request form to be completed by the user and sent with specimen.

Availability: Referred to UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) the antiviral unit (AVU): Monday - Friday during routine hours: 08:45 - 17:15.

Turnaround Time: 21 Days upon receipt at UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) the antiviral unit (AVU)

Related Tests:

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus Serology
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus Viral Load
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 Proviral DNA
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus RITA

Specimen Type(s)

• EDTA Whole Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Purple Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• N/A;

Analytes

• HIV-1 RNA ;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

Whole Blood: 10 - 20mL
Please note this test requires > 1 mL of plasma to perform.

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

• Specimens should be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible
• Whole blood samples are stable up to 24 hours at 2 - 30 °C

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Reference report sent directly to requestor.

UKAS number

8213

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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