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Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

I28

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 10 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Test only performed on Hepatitis C positive patients.

Dedicated tube required.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Store at 4'C
Unopened Tube

DO NOT separate sample - whole blood required for test.

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

Additional Notes:

This test is intended to predict treatment response to interferon/ribavirin.

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