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Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Genotype, LiPA : 37811
Test CodeHCVGT or 37811
CPT Codes
87902
Instructions
Serum separator tube or a lavender top tube (EDTA).
Transport Container
Centrifuge the serum separator tube within 24 hours of collection and transport; if a lavender top tube, centrifuge within 24 hours of collection and aliquot plasma (2 mL; Min. 0.6 mL) into a sterile standard transport tube. Centrifuge specimens at 800-1600 xg for 20 minutes.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
After separation from cells within 24 hours: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 42 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unspun tubes.
Methodology
Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
2-5 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Limitations
The analytical performance characteristics of this assay have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. The modifications have not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range
By report.
Clinical Significance
Determination of hepatitis C genotype is often required to select the most appropriate direct acting agent(s) (DAA) for the treatment of hepatitis C. Some DAA's are only effective for the treatment of hepatitis C genotype 1, whereas others may be used for additional genotypes.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
