HIV Phenosense

Test Name

HIV Phenosense

Alternate Description

Phenosense HIV Coprehensive

LIS Code

HIVPS

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Plasma

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Lavender Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

10 ml whole blood in (3) Lavender Top Tubes

Summary Test Name

HIV Phenosense

Minimum Volume

5 ml EDTA Plasma

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin at room temperature within 6 hours of collection, separate plasma into plastic pour-off tubes and freeze until shipped

Reference Value

Accompanies report.

Additional Test Information

This test is only for patients with an HIV Viral Load >500 copies/ml