Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) Plasma from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Separate serum / plasma aseptically within 2 hours of collection. Ship refrigerated or frozen. 12 hours fasting is recommended.

Stability (Room): 2 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 72 hrs

Stability (Frozen): 4 weeks

Method: Real Time RT-PCR

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 10 – 15 days

Usage: HCV genotyping assay determines the Genotypes 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 and their subtypes in positive cases. HCV genotype 1 is more difficult to treat than Genotypes 2 & 3 and causes more severe liver disease. This test should not be used for screening of blood or blood products or as a diagnostic test to confirm the presence of HCV infection.

Specialty: Gastroenterologist

Disease: Disorders of Liver

Components:

Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

Department: MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS

Pre-test Information: 12 hours overnight fasting is recommended.