WHO/HIVResNet HIV Drug Resistance Laboratory Operational Framework

The WHO HIV Drug Resistance Network (HIVResNet) HIV drug resistance laboratory operational framework describes how WHO HIVResNet laboratories function to support national, regional and global HIV drug resistance surveillance by providing accurate genotyping results in a standardized format according to WHO specifications.

The aim of the operational framework is to ensure 1) accurate collection, handling, shipment and storage of specimens collected in countries implementing HIV drug resistance surveillance; and 2) the availability of quality-assured HIV genotyping laboratory services producing comparable and reliable results at the national, regional and global levels.

This publication updates the WHO HIVResNet HIV drug resistance laboratory operational framework published in 2017 and reflects technical and strategic developments over the past three years.