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| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Hepatitis C Genotype – Public Health Synonyms: HCV Geno | ||||
| Pathogen: | Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) | ||||
| Clinical Indications: | Genotype determination is performed only for known HCV positive patients where genotype is relevant to treatment decisions. | ||||
| Test Includes: | Genotyping | ||||
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| Primary Container: | Adult: Two DEDICATED Lavender EDTA Pediatrics: One DEDICATED Lavender EDTA | ||||
| Alternate Containers: | Adult: Two DEDICATED GOLD SST Pediatrics: One DEDICATED RED | ||||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 1 mL per tube | ||||
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| Processing: | For specimens that can reach the laboratory within 6 hours of collection: DO NOT spin. DO NOT pour off. For specimens that cannot reach the laboratory within 6 hours of collection: Centrifuge. DO NOT pour off. Refrigerate until transport. Must be received within 72 hours of collection. | ||||
| Transportation: | Transport on ice or cold packs. Do not freeze. Ship according to Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) guidelines. | ||||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | 14 days | ||||
| Testing Schedule: | Once every 2 weeks | ||||
| Testing Area: | Virology | ||||
| Performing Site: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Calgary and Edmonton) | ||||
| Additional Test Information: | Samples submitted for molecular investigations must be DEDICATED specimens to avoid contamination or degradation of the viral nucleic acid. | ||||
| Contact Comments: | Test requires Microbiologist/Virologist On-Call approval. | ||||
| Last Updated On: | Thursday, July 4, 2024 | ||||
| Date of Last Review: | Feb 16 2024 12:00AM | ||||
