Test Directory
HCV Resistance
Containers - Adult
Universal Container 0.2
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Volume Range
Clean molecular grade 2 ml vial |
Laboratory Site
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Sample storage arrangements
Plasma should be stored at 4°C and dispatched as soon as possible
Special instructions for collection
Minimum volume: 1ml
Stored frozen plasma (1ml) at -20oC or lower
How to request
All requests must be emailed to loth.bbvsequencing@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk to discuss prior to sending of samples.
Availability
Monday - Friday
Anticipated turnaround
10 days
General additional information
Special precautions: Haemolysed specimens can be inhibitory
Clinical information
Testing may be indicated at baseline and treatment failure depending on the DAA regimen
HCV resistance testing is only performed when there is evidence of treatment failure on direct acting agents and where it is helpful to select future HCV treatment options
All samples tested should be genotype 1a HCV with viral load >100,000 IU/ml
For tests requested on samples already held in the NHS Lothian laboratory email loth.bbvsequencing@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk