Please fill in entirely the request form from the NRC for all analysis requests. You can download it below.
Pathogen
Hepatitis A Virus (HAV)
Assay description
LOINC Code : 89373-5
Details :
Sanger sequencing performed from an in house nested PCR.
The protocol used is based on the one used at RIVM.
Results :
Genotype & subtype.
A weak viral load often lead to sequencing failure.
The obtained sequence is aligned against a public database in order to determine the genotype and the subtype.
Accreditation :
Non-accredited assay.
Aim of the assay
Gentyping of HAV by nested PCR and Sanger sequencing.
Criteria
Positive HAV PCR.
The requesting lab must mention the results of the PCR on the request form.
HAV genotyping is automatically performed in case of positive HAV PCR performed in our laboratory. Reporting is only done if the requesting lab has explicitly requested it via the request form.
Instructions related to sample
Type :
Serum
Saliva
Oracol® sampling kit is available for 10 €. The request has to be made by e-mail to LMM@sciensano.be.
Conservatory and shipment conditions :
Conservation at 4°C before shipment.
Shipment at ambient temperature as soon as possible in a hermetic three layer package.
Requested quantities :
Preferred : 1 ml.
Minimal requirements : 0,5 ml.
Rejected request
Sample with insufficient volume.
Turnaround time
TAT : 30 opening days
Reporting
An analysis report can be sent by regular mail, e-mail, fax ou eHealth Box for each analysis request if the analysis request has been clearly specified.
Pathogen info
Accreditation
Materials and methods
Turnaround time and time slots
Request forms
Service in charge of the analysis
Contact person(s)
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Michael Peeters, PhDScientific expert