Test Directory

HCV Genotyping

Containers - Adult

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Universal Container 0.2
Volume Range

​Clean molecular grade 2 ml vial

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Virology): Microbiology/Virology Office: 0131 536 3373 (option 1)

Special instructions for collection

Minimum volume: 1ml​

Stored frozen plasma (1ml) at -20oC or lower

How to request

​​HCV genotyping is only carried out if there is evidence of ongoing HCV viraemia

Availability

​Monday - Friday

Anticipated turnaround

10 days

General additional information

​Clinical information: HCV viral load of sample being sent and current HCV risk status

Special precautions: Haemolysed specimens can be inhibitory

For tests requested on samples already held in the NHS Lothian Laboratory email loth.bbvsequencing@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk