GenoSure PRIme(R)

Test ID: 

706127

CPT code:

87901, 87906, 87900

Synonyms:

GenoSure PRime®
HIV-1 Genotype
POL Genotype
Resistance Testing
Retroviral Genotype

Clinical Use:

Detect resistance of HIV-1 to protease, reverse transcriptase, and integrase inhibitors.

Specimen Type:

Plasma, frozen

Requested Volume: 

5 mL

Container Type: 

Lavender-top (EDTA) or plasma preparation tubes (PPT™)

Collection:

Collect specimen in three lavender-top (EDTA) tubes or three PPT™ tubes. Do not use green-top (heparin) tubes. Centrifuge specimen within six hours of collection. Transfer plasma to one or more screw-cap polypropylene transport tube(s). Snap-cap or Pop-top tubes should be avoided and may result in specimen rejection. Immediately freeze specimen at – 20° C. Do not place samples on dry ice until completely frozen. Ship specimens frozen. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.

Storage Instructions:

Freeze for shipment or long-term storage.

Rejection Criteria

PPT™ not centrifuged; insufficient volume; heparinized plasma; nonfrozen specimens; specimens exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles