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HIV Trofile Assay (HIVTF)

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EPIC Test Name

HIV Trofile Assay

EPIC Code

LAB2822

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 using standard procedures.
Transport:Room temperature
Stability:Purple top tubes and PPT tubes must reach lab within 5 hours of collection.
Container:Whole blood: 2 EDTA (purple top) tubes or EDTA plasma preparation tubes (PPT); 5 mL blood in each tube.
EDTA plasma: >3 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 1000 copies/mL before this test is performed. Therefore, an order for HIV quantitative PCR must accompany the trofile assay request or the laboratory must have on record a quantitative PCR result within the previous 2 weeks. Completed Monogram Biosciences Requisition required.

Special Instructions

Completed Monogram Biosciences Requisition required.

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround Time
Plasma>4 weeks

Performed

Form
Contact Virology for Monogram Requisition Form
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