HIV-1 anti-retroviral resistance: RT and protease
Description:
Genotypic resistance by standard sequencing - for HIV-1 RT and protease only
Clinical details:
HIV-1 RNA ideally should be detectable on the blood sample for this assay to work.
With low RNA load there is a diminishing chance of the assay working
With low RNA load there is a diminishing chance of the assay working
Department:
Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
6 - 8 ml EDTA plasma
Call in advance:
for urgent tests only
Turnaround time:
3 weeks
Time limit for extra tests:
No limit (but RNA degrades after years of storage)
Contacts:
South London Specialist Virology Centre
Results: 02032996155 Medical Advice: 02032996298
King's College Hospital
Cheyne Wing, 2nd Floor (opposite Liver ITU)
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
DX address: South London (PHL) Kings DX 6570200 Peckham 90SE
Cheyne Wing, 2nd Floor (opposite Liver ITU)
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
DX address: South London (PHL) Kings DX 6570200 Peckham 90SE
Laboratory:
Last updated: 07/08/2015
