Gold serum separator (SST) tube x2

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 six (6) hours of collection
3. Remove serum and transfer to a Screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport vial/tube - 4mL (LabCorp), labelled as serum
4. Freeze

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

Red serum vial/tube, 5 mL x2

1. Allow sample to clot 
2. Spin 
3. Remove serum and transfer to a Screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport vial/tube - 4mL (LabCorp), labelled as serum, within six (6) hours of collection
4. Freeze

• Indicate the patient's HCV genotype (1a or 1b) on the test request form

Frozen

• Insufficient volume
• Heparinized plasma
•  Non-frozen specimens
• Specimens exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles
• Specimen received in "pop-top" or "snap- cap" tube

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification and DNA next generation sequencing

An interpretive report will be provided