: Hepatitis C virus genotype_x000D_
(Specimen Container)
PPT potassium EDTA (white-top) tube or EDTA (lavender-top) tube
(Transport Temperature)
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 42 days |
Unspun PPT tubes Heparinized samples
Separate plasma (preferred) or serum (acceptable) from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation at 800-1600 X G for 20 minutes at room temperature. Transfer the plasma to a properly identified, sterile, polypropylene transport tube and ship refrigerated or frozen.
Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Genotype, LiPA – Determination of hepatitis C genotype is often required to select the most appropriate direct acting agent(s) (DAA) for the treatment of hepatitis C. Some DAA’s are only effective for the treatment of hepatitis C genotype 1, whereas others may be used for additional genotypes. Refer to the package inserts of the relevant DAA’s for guidance. A concurrent patient HCV viral load of >=300 IU/mL is required for this test.
See Laboratory Report_x000D_
