Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Genotype 3 NS5A Drug Resistance Assay (LABCORP)

Test Code

123008130

Alias/See Also

LAB100945: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Genotype 3 NS5A Drug Resistance Assay | LABCORP EAP: 550603

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Frozen) Min Vol: 2

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Frozen) Min Vol: 2
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Frozen) Min Vol: 2
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube: (Frozen) Min Vol: 2
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Frozen) Min Vol: 2

Instructions

Gen-Probe Aptima swab specimen transport tube. Use the blue-shafted swab, labeled ""unisex collection swab for endocervical and male urethral specimens,"" to rub the posterior pharynx and tonsillar areas. Do not use the white-shafted swab; discard this swab. Remove the cap from the swab specimen transport tube and immediately place the specimen collection swab into the transport tube. Carefully break the swab shaft at the scoreline; use care to avoid splashing of the contents. Recap the swab specimen transport tub tightly.

Transport Temperature

None listed

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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