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Hepatitis A NAT and Genotyping
CDC-10530
Synonym(s)
HAV, HAV NAT
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
Supplemental Information Required
None
Supplemental Form
None
Performed on Specimens from
Human
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
Serum, EDTA-treated plasma (purple top), or stool
Minimum Volume Required
500 µL; 1 mL preferred
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
Specimens should be kept frozen at -20 °C. Specimens can be kept refrigerated at 4 °C if shipped in less than 72 hours of collection.
Transport Medium
Not Applicable
Specimen Labeling
Research or surveillance specimens may be labeled according to protocol. Labels should not include personally identifiable information. The results reported should NOT be used for diagnosis, treatment, assessment of health or management of the individual patient.
Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements
CDC does not accept routine shipments on weekends or holidays. Please make sure packages arrive Monday - Friday.
Ship to:
<Insert CDC Point of Contact>
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 90
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
<Insert CDC Point of Contact's Telephone Number>
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Methodology
Qualitative real time PCR and genotyping by sequencing
Turnaround Time
4 Weeks
Interferences & Limitations
Hemolyzed specimen are not acceptable.
Avoid sending whole blood.
Additional Information
The test(s) used have not been cleared and approved by the FDA or the performance characteristics have not been fully established by CDC. The results should NOT be used for diagnosis, treatment, or assessment of patient health or management.
Testing results may not be reported back to submitters.
CDC Points of Contact
Version
2.0
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