Test Name
HIV Phenotype, Comprehensive
Lab Section
Specimen Processing Area
Fluid TypePlasma
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Lavender Top Tube
Container Whole Blood Required6 ml whole blood in (2) Lavender Top Tubes
Summary Test NameHIV Phenotype, Comprehensive
Specimen Stability6 hours if refrigerated
Minimum Volume3 ml plasma
Specimen TransportFrozen
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin at room temperature within 6 hours of collection, separate plasma into plastic pour-off tubes and freeze until shipped
Reference ValueAccompanies report (AML 11319) to Virologic in San Francisco