ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0092399: HIV Phenosense GT |
| Test Mnemonic: HIVPHENOGT | |
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Methodology: Phenotyping and Genotyping
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Varies *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 20 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 10 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Also acceptable: two 5 mL PPT tubes.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 4 mL plasma, frozen. (Min: 3 mL) Submit sample in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate samples must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. For PPT specimens: Collect 2 tubes and separate plasma from cells within 2 hours from collection, pour into an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. For EDTA specimens: Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours from collection, pour into an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. Indicate on the test request form the patient's most recent viral load with viral load collection date. If viral load is less than 500 copies, testing MAY NOT be performed. *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Whole blood. Thawed samples. Specimens collected in yellow (ACD), or green (heparin) transport tubes. Cracked, broken, or unlabeled tubes. Samples less than 1 mL. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month *ExistStability> |
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| Reference Interval: |
| #ExistRefRange> By report *ExistRefRange> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87901; 87903; 87904 x5 |
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