ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Phenotype Comprehensive : 0092050

Mnemonic: HIV COMPRE

Methodology: Drug Susceptibility using HIV Culture
(Cell Culture)
Performed: Varies
Reported: 15-22 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or plasma preparation tube (PPT).

Specimen Preparation: Separate PPT plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Separate EDTA plasma from cells within 6 hours of collection. Transfer 3 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 3 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Remarks: Patients most recent viral load and viral load collection date are recommended.

Unacceptable Conditions: Thawed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen at -20°C: 2 weeks; Frozen at -70°C: Indefinitely

Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 87903 Phenotype with culture 1-10 drugs; 87904 x11 Phenotype with culture, each additional drug
Cross References: HIV-1 Resistance (Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Phenotype Comprehensive)