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Hepatitis C Genotype

Test Code
LAB915


CPT Codes
87902

Preferred Specimen
3mL Lavender EDTA


Minimum Volume
0.6 mL


Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation at 800-1600 x g for 20 minutes at room temperature. Transfer the plasma to a properly identified, sterile, polypropylene screw-cap vial and ship refrigerated or frozen.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 42 days


Methodology
Multi-Probe Reverse Hybridization



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.