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HIV PhenoSense GT Plus Integrase
MessageMonogram test code: M7000
(Labcorp test number: 551920)
For Comprehensive Care patients only
(Labcorp test number: 551920)
For Comprehensive Care patients only
Test Code
PGTPI
Alias/See Also
0001390
Includes
Determines viral phenotype and genotype resistance to antiretroviral drugs (NRTIs, NNRTIs, PIs, and INIs).
Preferred Specimen
6 mL plasma from 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes
Instructions
6mL frozen plasma. Draw blood in either 3 PPT or 3 lavender-top (EDTA) tubes. Centrifuge within 6 hours of collection. Spin at 1000–1200g for 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer plasma to one or more screw-cap tubes. Freeze immediately at -20°C and ship frozen.
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Report Available
Results will be faxed directly to Comprehensive Care.
Reference Range
See Patient Report for Reference Range and/or Interpretation of Results
Clinical Significance
PhenoSense GT Plus Integrase is not indicated when the HIV-1 viral load is <500 copies/mL plasma.
If the assay fails on the initial attempt, HIV-1 RNA quantitation will be performed. If the result is <500 copies/mL, the viral load will be reported and the client will be billed.
If the assay fails on the initial attempt, HIV-1 RNA quantitation will be performed. If the result is <500 copies/mL, the viral load will be reported and the client will be billed.
Performing Laboratory
Monogram Biosciences
