Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Lavender top (K2-EDTA)
Collection Instructions:
Specimen should be collected from patients positive for HCV RNA with a viral load of > 3,700 IU/ML.
1. Draw sufficient blood into 2 lavender top tubes.
2. Gently invert the tubes 8 - 10 times.
3. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
1. Draw sufficient blood into 2 lavender top tubes.
2. Gently invert the tubes 8 - 10 times.
3. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Unacceptable Conditions:
N.A.
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Not centrifuged: 2 hours
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
2 - 21 days
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH), Laboratory Medicine
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Polymerase Chain Reaction and Reverse Hybridisation (Line Probe Assay from Siemens)
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
N.A.
