Hepatitis A PCR (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Hepatitis A PCR (Blood)

Alternate Names	HAVPCR, HAVRNA, Hep A, Hepatitis A NAD
Test Code	HAVP
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL EDTA (Purple Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Prior to ordering, please contact the Microbiology Registrar on (03) 9496 5295.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x 9 mL EDTA tube. This test can be collected in the same tube with all Hepatitis PCR/NAD/genotype/resistance testing, EXCEPT Hepatitis B and C Viral Loads.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	9mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EWL, EL, S, SP
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in 4°C Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	VIDRL (Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory)
Accredited Test	Yes

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Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)