HIV Resistance Assay

Microbiology

---

Specimen

Blood sample (plasma)

Specimen container

Pink top EDTA (6ml)

Special Instructions

Please state time of collection and label with the minimum patient identification. Labelling must include the following:

• Surname
• First Name
• Date of Birth
• Unique Identifier – NHS Number  (Hospital No)

Test Usage

PCR based test, requires viral load of >1000copies/ml.

Detection of resistance mechanisms in HIV infection to inform antiviral therapy choices.

Availability

Sent to Reference Laboratory

Processing Time

1-2 weeks

Reference

http://www.bhiva.org/HIV-testing-guidelines.aspx

Specimen Labelling Procedure