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General
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Clinical Use:
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For the determination of hepatitis C genotype to assist in management of patients with hepatitis C. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| HCV Genotype, |
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Code:
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VVLHC |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory.
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA with gel-PPT (PEARL), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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2mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Dedicated sample preferred.
If sample will not reach laboratory within 24 hours of collection, it must be centrifuged and separated. Please send original and aliquoted sample to testing laboratory. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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EDTA (LAV9) |
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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1mL |
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Stability:
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24 hours chilled (unseparated); 6 days chilled (separated) |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Molecular Diagnostics |
Microbiology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8022 |
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Last Updated : 08-12-2025 10:49 |