Hepatitis C NS5A Drug Resistance (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CNS5

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8711

Synonyms

NA

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum
• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

The requirements for test acceptance are:

The request MUST state that the patient has failed a regimen containing an NS5A inhibitor (i.e. either VIEKIRA PAK, HARVONI, ZEPATIER or generic daclatasvir plus sofosbvuvir. (list drugs)
A recent (within past month) HepC viral load result is required.

Place samples in a bag and store in coolroom until next available courier.
Send to LabPlus as Whole Blood OR Plasma (EDTA) OR Serum.

A dedicated specimen (i.e. no other tests to be performed) is required for this assay.

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