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MCL Laboratory specimen collection and test information
Pearl (EDTA)
HCV Genotype
5 mL
Alternative name(s)

Lab section Molecular Pathology    
When performed Monday-Friday    
When reported
 Monday-Friday 0700h-1500h    
   
Sunquest code:
 HCVGEB
EPIC Code:
 HEPATITIS C GENOTYPE
   
Important notes:
Rejection criteria:
Transportation notes:
Specimen preparation: Specimen cannot be over 4 hours old, note time on Specimen Save form. If PEARL TOP received: Spin for 20 min at 3000RPMs, after spinning place pearl top in refrigerator save bucket. If PURPLE TOP received: spin for 20 min at 3000RPMs, remove plasma and place in refrigerator save bucket.

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Last revised 11/14/2012