Hepatitis C Viral RNA Genotype 1 NS5a Drug Resistance
For detection of mutations in the NS5a gene associated with resistance to NS5a inhibitors (examples: daclatasvir, ledipasvir, ombitasvir, elbasvir and velpatasvir). Testing for NS5a resistance-associated variants prior to initiation of treatment with Elbasvir plus Grazoprevir in HCV genotype 1a infected patients is recommended.
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Pre-test Information:
na
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Report Delivery:
Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2–3 weeks