Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotyping, non reflex-13570

Test info

  
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotyping, non reflex
  
13570
  
LAB13570
  
HCVGENO
  
HCV
HCV genotyping non reflex
HCV subtype
  

This assay, for in vitro use, 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 their most common subtypes.

  

Only submit samples that contain a HCV viral load >1000 IU/mL 

Specimen

  
Serum
  

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

  
3.0 mL
  
300 uL
Submission of the minimum volume does not allow for repeat testing
  

Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

  
  1. Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
  2. Spin within 24 hours of sample collection
  3. Transfer serum to a LabCorp screw-capped purple frozen plastic transport tube, labelled as serum
  4. Freeze
  

Screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport vial/tube - 4mL (LabCorp)

  
EDTA plasma
  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

  

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

  
  1. Spin within 24 hours of sample collection
  2. Transfer serum to a LabCorp screw-capped purple frozen plastic transport tube, labelled as serum
  3. Freeze
  

Frozen (preferred) - 3 months

Refrigerated - 3 days

Ambient - 1 day

  
  • Incorrect anticoagulant
  • Specimen shipped at room temperature

Performance

  
LabCorp Burlington (550475): R-LC
  
Mo - Fr
  
3 - 5 days
  

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification and solid-phase electrochemical detection

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

An interpretive report will be provided

Billing

  
87902
  
Result 77202-0

Tracking

  
04/05/2019
  
12/31/2023
  
12/31/2023