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Specimen Collection

Test Name: HIV Genotype & Drug Resistance
Test Code: SAHIVG
Specimen Type: EDTA whole blood
Minimum Volume: 2.7mL
Comments: LAB NOTES:Send to Microbial Serology who will organise send out to external pathology provider.
Assay Performed: HIV Characterisation Laboratory; VIDRL; Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity-Level ,792 Elizabeth Street; Melbourne 3000; VIC; 9342 9634
Assay Frequency: Results 4-8 weeks