WHO/HIVResNet HIV drug resistance laboratory operational framework (2017)

Overview

The WHO/HIVResNet Laboratory Operational Framework describes how WHO HIVResNet laboratories function to support national, regional, and global HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) surveillance by providing accurate genotyping results in a standardized format according to WHO specifications.

The aim of the WHO HIVDR Laboratory Operational Framework is to ensure:

• Accurate collection, handling, shipment and storage of specimens collected in countries implementing HIVDR surveillance;
• Availability of quality-assured HIV genotyping laboratory services producing comparable and reliable results at the national, regional and global level.