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HIV GenoSure PRIme (HIVGP)

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EPIC Test Name

HIV GenoSure PRIme

EPIC Code

LAB9901

Reference Lab

This test is performed by a partner lab as indicated below.

LabReferral
Virology - DowntownMonogram Biosciences

Specimen Requirements

Plasma
Minimum Volume:6mL
Collection:Collect specimen using standard collection procedures.
Transport:Room Temperature
Stability:Purple top tubes and PPT tubes must reach lab within 5 hours of collection.
Container:Whole blood: 3 EDTA (purple top) tubes or EDTA plasma preparation tubes (PPT); 5 mL blood in each tube.
EDTA: >6 mL in sterile polypropylene tube.
Processing/Storage:Store EDTA plasma tubes and PPT tubes at -20 degrees C
Rejection Causes:To ensure accurate results, a patient's viral load must be greater than 500 copies/mL before this test is performed. Therefore, an order for HIV quantitative PCR must accompany the genotyping request or the laboratory must have on record a quantitative PCR result within the previous 2 weeks

Special Instructions

Completed Monogram Biosciences Requisition required.

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround Time
Plasma>4 weeks

Performed

Form
Contact Virology for Monogram Requisition Form

LOINC

51969-4
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