10 days
Sanger sequencing
A separate frozen specimen is required for each frozen test ordered. Only submit samples that contain an HCV viral load >2,500 IU/mL in serum or plasma.
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This assay is intended for the genotyping of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in human serum and plasma. This test allows genotyping of the six major HCV types and subtyping for HCV 1a and 1b.
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.
Centrifuge sample within 24 hours of collection. Transfer serum/plasma to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube. Ship frozen (preferred). To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 6 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
| Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x2 |