Test of drug resistance. The Protease and RT region of the genome is amplified, sequenced and compared to genome sequences on Stanford HIV drug resistance web site to determine wild type vs resistant mutations. PI/RT are the routine resistance testing available, Integrase and Fusion (T20) is also available.
Container / Tube
EDTA blood tube.
Collection Conditions
Send a baseline blood prior to drug treatment and following treatment failures.
Availability
N/A
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ, LS9 7TF.
Turnaround Time
18 days.
Additional Information
To determine the drug resistance of HIV positive patients either prior to or during treatment with Protease inhibitors, Nucleoside RTI or Non-Nucleoside RTI drugs. Requires viral load of >1000 copies/ml. Lower levels please contact the laboratory.
ID
3647