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HCV Genotyping
Hep C genotype
Hepatitis C Virus Line Probe Assay
HVCG
HCVGEN
HEPATITIS C VIRUS, GENOTYPING
HEPATITIS C VIRUS, GENOTYPING
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Test Overview
Reverse transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Assay sensitivity: 500 I.U./mL; A specimen with an interpretation of “No Genotype Result” cannot be presumed to be negative for the tested genotypes.
Interpretive report provided.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Whole blood specimen must be sent to the laboratory within 6 hours of collection.
Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a polypropylene plastic vial within 6 hours of collection and freeze. Do not allow the specimen to thaw at any time during storage or transport, due to possible degradation of the RNA.