Viral load and resistance follow up in specific groups according to relevant clinical algorithms.
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Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples. Please ensure samples are received by the laboratory on the same day as they are taken.
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HIV RNA (Abbott RealTime RT-PCR) HIV resistance |
HIV |
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HBV RNA (Abbott RealTime PCR) HBV genotyping/resistance |
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) |
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HCV RNA (Abbott RealTime RT-PCR) HCV genotyping HCV resistance |
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) |
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CMV DNA (Qiagen monoplex test)* Ganciclovir resistance |
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) |
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EBV DNA (Qiagen monoplex test)* |
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) |
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Adenovirus DNA (Euroclone monoplex test)* |
Adenovirus |
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BK DNA |
BK virus |
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Parvovirus B19 DNA (Qiagen monoplex PCR) |
B19 |
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*The laboratory has also a quantitative triplex RealTime PCR for CMV, EBV & adenovirus (to arrange testing, please contact Consultant Virologist). |
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Enquiries |
Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627 |
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2x EDTA blood (purple cap/ black cap ring, 4 mL tube).