Test Code FFTRO Trofile DNA Co-Receptor Tropism Assay

Important Note

CMH Cerner Order: Ref Misc
Order if HIV viral load is <1000 copies/mL

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Collection Instructions: Draw 4 mL blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), (Do not centrifuge.) Freeze and ship frozen.

To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.

Note: Trofile DNA is recommended for patients with undetectable viral loads.

Children's Mercy Hospital Note:

CMH COLLECTION: 4mL blood in an EDTA lavender vacutainer

3 mL

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time	Special Container
Whole Blood EDTA	Frozen	14 days

Detect HIV-1 coreceptor tropism; determine eligibility for CCR5 antagonist therapy such as Selzentryâ„¢ (maraviroc).

Other

Insufficient volume; heparinized plasma; non frozen specimen

Sunday through Saturday

31 to 37 days

Trofile DNA Phenotypic Corecept Tro

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification and viral culture.

Monogram Biosciences, Inc

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