Sample type: EDTA Blood sample

Test name: Hepatitis C (genotype)
PCR (In house)

Condition / Indication: Genotyping of confirmed HCV infection

Special precautions & notes: This test requires a minimum of 1.3ml serum as a Qualitative PCR is also performed to provide assurance that sample does not contain inhibitors which may affect genotype result

Sample required: EDTA blood sample

Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number

Container: EDTA blood sample

Alternative container: Serum (Gold top)

Ideal volume (mL): 200µl

Discipline: Virology

Section: Molecular

Turnaround time: 14 days

Method:

Line Probe assay