Trofile® DNA

Alphabetical Test listing

Trofile® DNA-994

Test name:

Trofile® DNA

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Trofile DNA tropism testing

Useful for:

Detect HIV-1 coreceptor tropism; determine eligibility for CCR5 antagonist therapy such as Selzentry™ (maraviroc).

This test should be used for patients with documented HIV-1 infection and undetectable viral loads.

Patient preparation information:

Patients should have documented HIV-1 infection and undetectable viral load

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

4.0 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

Do not spin
Immediately freeze in original collection tube
Do not ship until sample is fully frozen

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Frozen (strict)

Reason for rejection:

Sample will be rejected if refrigerated or thawed after freezing

Performing lab:

Monogram Biosciences (E3600) via LabCorp (829670): R-NX

Days set up:

Varies

TAT:

33 days

Method:

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification and viral culture.

CPT codes:

87999

Date created:

06/12/2013

Revised date:

04/14/2022

Review date:

04/12/2022