Test Code HCVG Hepatitis C Genotype, Plasma
Specimen Volume
2.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Plasma Prep(PPT)
Specimen Handling Instructions
Draw two PPT tubes. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection, transport on ice, and freeze plasma upon arrival to lab.
Transport
Routine courier pick-up
Cutoff Time
None
Department
ARUP
Methodology
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Stat Turn-around Time
N/A
Routine Turn-around Time
2 Weeks
Reference Ranges
See Report