Molecular Virology

We offer comprehensive molecular virology testing for both the immunocompetent and immunocompromised host. All of our molecular virology assays are automated with robots that improve accuracy and reproducability while minimizing turnaround time. Most assays incorporate real-time PCR technology that links amplification with detection to provide a streamlined, rapid process with minimal risk of contamination. Molecular testing can be subdivided into:

• Qualitative-We offer HSV and GC/CT as qualitative (yes/no) assays. We will soon be offering adenovirus DNA PCR as a qualitative test.
• Quantitative-We offer HIV-1 RNA, HCV RNA, HBV DNA, CMV DNA, and EBV DNA as quantitative viral load assays.
• Genotyping- We offer high risk HPV testing, HCV genotyping, and HIV-1 genotyping (see below)

	HCV genotyping demonstrating a genotype 2 patient sample (arrow)