HIV Integrase Resistance (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HIVI

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8661

Synonyms

HIV Antiretroviral Resistance
HIV Drug Resistance
HIV Genotype

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2.5

Collection instructions:
A dedicated sample required.
5x full microtainer EDTA samples for paediatrics
1x 4ml EDTA for Adults

Laboratory instruction:
Separate plasma within 6 hours of collection into sterile tubes.
Stable at 2–8°C for up to 7 days. If storage exceeds 7 days, aliquots should be FROZEN.

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