HCV Genotype

Test Name

Hepatitis C Virus Genotyping Direct Test

LIS Code

HCVG

Availability

May be collected at anytime as long as specimen is processed and frozen within 6 hours of collection.

Lab Section

Send out

Fluid Type

Serum, preferred, but EDTA and ACD plasma also acceptable

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top, Lavender Top, ACD A Yellow Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

6 ml whole blood in a non Gel Red Top, 2 Lavender Tops, or ACD A Yellow Top

Critical Value

N/A

Summary Test Name

HCV Genotype

Specimen Preparation Outreach

spin/separate and freeze in snap cap tube within 6 hours of collection, Freeze. Ask Lab courier to bring dry ice to transport specimen.

Specimen Stability

Specimen must be processed & frozen within 6 hours of collection.

Minimum Volume

2 ml serum

Specimen Transport

Frozen

Specimen Preparation In House

spin/separate and freeze in snap cap tube within 6 hours of collection

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

14 days after receipt by the laboratory

Reference Value

N/A

Test Results

14 days after receipt by the laboratory

Additional Test Information

HCV viral load must be at least 500IU/ml for genotyping. Use test code "HCVG". Molecular Diagnostics will also accept specimens collected in lavender (EDTA) oryellow (ACD A) tubes. Heparinized blood is not acceptable.