NS5A Resistance testing

[katmakiah]

OK! we are moving along. NS5A resistance testing labs today, They can't tell me if I need to be fasting. Anyone know?

[gnatcatcher]

. . . They can't tell me if I need to be fasting. Anyone know?

By "They," do you mean your local lab? If they will be sending your sample to Quest or LabCorp or someplace similar, perhaps your local lab can give you a contact phone number for the lab that actually runs the test.

[katmakiah]

It's all good. The sample is going to a specialty house that does genetic testing.  Focus Diagnostics. Will take 2 weeks.

[Lynn K]

doubt you would need to fast that is more for sugar levels if testing for diabetes or for cholesterol

https://labtestsonline.org/understanding/features/test-prep/

Examples of some common laboratory tests that require advance preparation include:

    Glucose tolerance, fasting, and two-hour post-prandial blood glucose tests: fasting or eating meals at specific times may be required.
    Serum lipids (triglycerides, cholesterol, etc.): fasting for 9-12 hours is usually required.
    Fecal occult blood test: certain food and/or medication restrictions may be required.
    Cortisol: resting before sample collection may be required and, if a saliva sample is to be collected, it may be necessary to refrain from eating, drinking, or brushing teeth for a period of time prior to the test.

[katmakiah]

Here is the test they are doing.

http://www.focusdx.com/focus/1-reference_laboratory/search_frame.asp?searchOptionScope=2&S1=1&S2=1&test=&sp=92447&Keyword=NS5A#an_92447

I fasted. I took some food with me to eat after the test. When in doubt, fast. LOL