Hepatitis C virus (HCV) referred genotyping

EPIC

Hepatitis C genotyping

Section

Virology

Clinical indications

Genotyping of known Hepatitis C positive patients when Hepatitis C RNA detected

Specimen requirement

5ml EDTA whole blood

Dispatch and handling instructions

Ensure sample reaches laboratory within 24 hours after collection

Turnaround time

14 days

Synonym

HCV typing

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

Yes