CCR5-CXCR4 Tropism |
| Alternative Names: | HIV Tropism Assay
Tropism Assay |
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| Laboratory: | Microbiology |
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| Test Code: | CCR5 |
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| Specimen Types: | Blood |
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| Adults Volume or Mass: | 10 mL |
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| Collection & Request Instructions: | Dedicated tube required. Specimens will only be accepted Monday to Thursdays (excluding public holidays). Note: Specimens received outside these days will be rejected and a recollection requested. |
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| Processing Instructions: | Store at Room Temperature
Specimens MUST arrive at VIDRL within 48 hours of collection. Specimens are unable to be processed or frozen by Alfred Pathology. |
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| Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories: | Room Temperature
Must reach the testing laboratory within 48 hours of collection.
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| Assay Frequency: | Monthly |
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| External Laboratory: | V.I.D.R.L. |
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| External Transport Instructions: | Send at ambient temperature |
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