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Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

HIV RNA Genotyping, HIVVGM

Specimen Types:

Blood
Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container Types:

EDTA 10 mL
CSF Tube 3

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

A separate container is required for this test.

Therapy status must be provided in clinical notes. List antiviral agents if on therapy.

Also request HIV Integrase testing if patient is on an Integrase inhibitor.

A minimum of 1 mL CSF required for this test.

This test can only be performed on specimens with a HIV viral load of 500 copies/mL or greater.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Must reach the testing laboratory within 24 hours of collection.

Specimens unable to reach VIDRL within 24 hours are frozen by Serology using the instructions above and transported on dry ice when VIDRL reopens.

Assay Frequency:

Monthly

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.