Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
HIV-1 combined pheno- and genotyping test provides antiretroviral susceptibility information for protease inhibitors (PI), reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI, NNRTI), and integrase inhibitors (INI). Preferred test for patients with known or suspected complex drug resistance patterns (eg, suboptimal virologic response to treatment and viral load rebound).
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
HIVPS PLUS
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Phenotyping/Genotyping
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Varies
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
19-26 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (EDTA) or plasma preparation tube (PPT).
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells within 6 hours of collection. Transfer 5 mL plasma to ARUP Standard Transport Tubes and freeze immediately. (Min: 3 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
By report
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
Procedure should be used for patients with documented HIV-1 infection and viral loads greater than 500 copies/mL.
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) PhenoSense GT Plus Integrase
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