Test Overview
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification and viral culture.
Phenotypic determination of the type of co-receptor (CCR5, CXCR4, or both) used by the patient's HIV-1 strain to enter host CD4+ cells (HIV-1 entry co-receptor tropism).
Interpretive report provided
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
31-41 days
Specimen Requirements
The most recent HIV viral load result and collection date are needed to order this test.
Collect specimen in a lavender top or PPT (pearl top) tube. Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection and freeze. The most recent HIV viral load result and collection date are needed to order this test.
3 mL EDTA plasma
1 mL EDTA plasma
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by Monogram Biosciences.