| Test CODE | NAME |
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V190
HIV-1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1) Genotypic Drug Resistance Sequencing, NY State
| Methodology: | The HIV-1 Genotypic Drug Resistance assay utilizes RT-PCR amplification with primers in highly conserved viral genomic regions to amplify three fragments covering HIV-1 subtypes B, A, AE, AG |
| Performed: | Mon-Fri |
| Reported: | 5-7 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Lavender (EDTA) OR Yellow (ACD) - 1.5 ml plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge and transfer plasma to Standard Transport Tubes and freeze.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen
Stability: After separation of cells: Frozen: 1 month
NOTE: * This test is approved for New York patients ONLY, please refer to test code 8580 for specimen requirements for all other States . *
Performing Lab
Viracor - IBT
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| CPT Code(s): | 87901 (x1) 87906 (x1) |