| Ordering Recommendation: |
Do not order prior to molecular confirmation of positive hepatitis C virus (HCV) screen. Order before initiating HCV therapy to aid in determining therapy of choice, likelihood of response, and probable therapeutic duration. This assay should be used for prognosis and treatment selection when a higher level of subtype resolution is required (ie, non 6a/b vs. type 1 and type 1a vs. 1b).
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| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequencing
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
5-8 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), plasma preparation tube, or serum separator tube (SST).
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 6 hours. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Remarks: Please submit most recent viral load and test date if available.
Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): On cells: Ambient: 6 hours. After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 4 months
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