HCV Subtype
9 days
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification and solid-phase electrochemical detection
Accredited Laboratory Partner
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Determines HCV genotype. Helps guide antiviral treatment decisions.
Serum or Plasma
3 mL
Gel-barrier tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |
HCV Subtype
9 days
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification and solid-phase electrochemical detection
Accredited Laboratory Partner
Contact Technical Support
Determines HCV genotype. Helps guide antiviral treatment decisions.
Serum or Plasma
3 mL
Gel-barrier tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |