HIV-1 Resistance Testing

Test/Investigation

HIV-1 Resistance Testing

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

Reference laboratory

Comments/Precautions

Please only request if newly HIV diagnosed or treatment failure.

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

Samples should be received <24 hours after collection, and ideally within 4 hours. If there are delays the sample should be separated and stored at -80°C

Sample type

2 x EDTA Plasma

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

None available