Test Directory
HCV Genotyping
Containers - Adult
Universal Container 0.2
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Volume Range
Clean molecular grade 2 ml vial |
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Virology): Microbiology/Virology Office: 0131 536 3373 (option 1)
Special instructions for collection
Collection container (including preservatives): Clean molecular grade 2ml vial
Specimen type: 1ml plasma from potassium EDTA
Collection: Stored frozen plasma at -20oC or lower
Minimum volume: 1ml
How to request
HCV genotyping is carried out if there is evidence of ongoing HCV viraemia with viral load >500 IU/mL
Availability
Monday - Friday
Anticipated turnaround
10 days
General additional information
Clinical information: HCV viral load of sample sent and current HCV risk status
Special precautions: Haemolysed specimens can be inhibitory
To request testing on samples already held in the NHS Lothian Laboratory email loth.bbvsequencing@nhs.scot