Human Immunodeficiency virus Co-Receptor Tropism Genotype

Test Method
Conventional PCR, sequencing and analysis
Specimen Required
Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Buffy Coat, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Serum
Spec Type Min
500ul of plasma, serum or CSF (RNA tropism)
When Tested
Weekly
Turnaround Time
2-4 weeks
Reference Ranges
>500 copies/ml
Cut Off Lower
Sensitivity of assay is approximately 500 RNA copies/ml
Billing Advice
ViiV healthcare
Contact
9342 9625