HIV Testing
As the nation's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, we offer:
A Comprehensive Testing Menu
Quest Diagnostics provides clients with a comprehensive spectrum of HIV testing, including:
| • | HIV screening | |
| • | Confirmation of HIV infection | |
| • | Immunology testing | |
| • | HIV viral load testing | |
| – | Quantitative PCR | |
| – | Quantitative bDNA | |
| • | HIV drug resistance testing | |
| • | A full range of HIV RNA assays appropriate for DHHS Guideline recommendations for HIV infected patients | |
| • | HIV Viral Load to Drug Resistance Reflex testing (genotype, VirtualPhenotype or phenotype) for results with >600 copies/mL, providing an efficient, economic and medically relevant testing decision tree | |
All Quest Diagnostics HIV RNA assays are FDA approved:
| • | Roche Amplicor HIV-1 Monitor 1.5 has been validated to test HIV-1 group M in subtype A-H |
| • | Bayer Versant HIV-1 3.0 bDNA has been validated to test HIV-1 group M subtypes A-G |
Access and Convenience: The Industry Leader for Rapid Test Turnaround Time
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With 12 regional PCR laboratory centers, specimens throughout the US are processed rapidly
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A national network of laboratories with locations in or near all major cities and esoteric testing laboratories on both coasts.
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Convenient specimen collection options, including in-office phlebotomy and courier services and more than 2,000 conveniently located patient service centers across the country
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Available consultation with our Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute scientific staff, one of the most experienced and comprehensive clinical diagnostics teams in the world
Innovation and Quality: Leading the Way Towards Tomorrow's Clinical Breakthroughs
Quest Diagnostics scientists stay at the forefront of clinical breakthroughs
| • | Participating in multiple clinical trials of HIV investigations |
| • | Collaborating with multiple research groups including NIH, CDC and several universities |
Online Resources for Healthcare Professionals
| • | Obtain test ordering codes and specimen requirements from our online Test Menu | |
| • | Visit our Interpretive Guide, for information relating to test selection, utilization, and interpretation | |
| • | Simplify test ordering and results reporting with Care 360 | |
| • | View a sample of our informative, easy-to-read genotype report, available to clients using Lab Orders and Results to order lab tests and obtain lab test results | |
Online Test Information for Your Patients
Your patients can learn about health conditions and laboratory tests in our online Patient Health Library. The library is founded on evidence-based information, and includes topics such as:
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| • | Contact a physician sales representative |
| • | Contact a hospital sales representative or learn about our complete hospital offerings |
