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Hepatitis C Viral Load

Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:HCVVILO
Specimen Types:Blood
Serum
Container Types:
EDTA 10 mL
SST
Adults Volume or Mass:10 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

This test cannot be Bulk Billed if a Hepatitis C PCR is also requested.  

Only 2 tests per 12 month period can be bulk billed once the patient is on treatment.

Requests for urgent testing must be approved by the Microbiology Unit Head.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Fortnightly