Sample type: EDTA Blood sample

Test name: Hepatitis C (quantitative)
PCR (In house)

Condition / Indication: Diagnosis and monitoring of HCV infection

Special precautions & notes: Plasma should be separated asap after collection ideally within 4 hours.

Sample required: EDTA blood sample

Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number

Container: EDTA blood sample

Alternative container: Serum (Gold top)

Ideal volume (mL): 1mL

Discipline: Virology

Section: Molecular

Turnaround time: 5 days

Method:

HOLOGIC Panther Fusion