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| Organization: | Sub-Page | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Hepatitis C Resistance Testing (Referred Test) | ||
| Pathogen: | Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) | ||
| Clinical Indications: | Testing is for known HCV positive patients, particularly those who have failed a previous HCV therapy containing an NS3, NS5A, or NS5B inhibitor. Drug resistance testing is completed in conjunction with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) NAT | ||
| Collection Alert: | Collect on Monday and Tuesday to allow shipping of specimens before Wednesday. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB9761 | ||
| Primary Container: | One DEDICATED Lavender EDTA | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 1.2 mL | ||
| Test Resources: |
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| Processing: | DO NOT spin. DO NOT pour off. Refrigerate until transport. Must be received within 48 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: | 21 days | ||
| Testing Area: | Referred Out | ||
| Performing Site: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Calgary and Edmonton) | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Referred to Laboratory Program | BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS | ||
| Contact Comments: | Test requires Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call approval. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Friday, October 17, 2025 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Feb 16 2024 12:00AM | ||
