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| Organization: | Sub-Page | ||
| 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 Drug Resistance Testing, Referred Test – Public Health | ||
| 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 Molecular Testing | ||
| Collection Alert: | Collect on Monday and Tuesday to allow shipping of specimens before Wednesday. | ||
| Primary Container: | One DEDICATED Lavender EDTA | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 1.2 mL | ||
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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. | ||
| Testing Area: | Referred Out | ||
| Performing Site: | Testing is referred to the Laboratory Program | BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS | ||
| Contact Comments: | Test requires Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call approval. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Thursday, July 4, 2024 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Feb 16 2024 12:00AM | ||
