Resistance Tests Currently in Use

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Resistance Tests Currently in Use

Fall 2001

No resistance tests have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) so far. There are a number of tests currently being used, however, and many health insurance plans cover them, including some state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs) and Medicaid Programs.

Genotype Tests

TrueGene HIV-1 Genotyping Kit
Visible Genetics. Inc.
VircoGEN
Virco, processed in US by LabCorp
INNO-LiPA HIV-1 RT (Line Probe Assay)
Innogenetics
HIV-1 GentypR
Specialty Laboratories

Phenotype Tests

PhenoSense HIV
ViroLogic, Inc.
Antivirogram
Virco

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