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Test Code HCVG Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Genotype

Important Note

HCV viral load must be pre-determined as >2,000 IU/mL. Please refer/order 1033017 HCVP Hepatitis C Viral Load testing (PCR, quantitative) prior to this testing, if required.

Infectious

Additional Codes

LOINC: 32286-7

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL x 2 tubes

 

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Yellow/Red top (plain)

Specimen Volume: 5mL

 

Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Plasma/Serum
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 2mL

 

Days and Times Performed

TAT 14 working days

Methodology

Real-time PCR

Service Code

1033018

Update

Last updated 28/06/2024

Unacceptable Condition

Whole blood Frozen or hemolysis

 

Specimen Stability

Whole blood (EDTA/plain) 72 hours, ambient/refrigerated
Plasma/Serum 7 days, refrigerated

 

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384

Useful For

Intended for use in selecting individuals with chronic HCV infection for antiviral therapy and in determining the duration of therapy regimes.

Reference

An interpretative report will be provided.