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Genotypic Antiretroviral Resistance Test (GART) Audio (En español)

Also known as: Genotypic Assay

A type of resistance test that detects drug-resistant mutations in HIV genes. Resistance testing is used to guide selection of an HIV regimen when initiating or changing antiretroviral therapy (ART).

See Related Term(s):  Phenotypic Antiretroviral Resistance Test, Resistance Testing