HIV Phenotype, Comprehensive

Test Name

HIV Phenotype, Comprehensive

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Plasma

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Lavender Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

6 ml whole blood in (2) Lavender Top Tubes

Summary Test Name

HIV Phenotype, Comprehensive

Specimen Stability

6 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

3 ml plasma

Specimen Transport

Frozen

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 (AML 11319) to Virologic in San Francisco