Hepatitis C Virus RNA Genotype : 37811

Test Code

HCVGT or 37811

Alias/See Also

HCV RNA Genotype * HCV Viral RNA Genotype * Hep C Genotype * Hep C RNA Genotype * Hep C Virus Genotype * Hepatitis C Genotype * Hepatitis C RNA Genotype

CPT Codes
87902

Preferred Specimen

2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

PPT potassium EDTA (white-top) tube or serum

Instructions

Separate plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Transfer to a transport tube and refrigerate or freeze.
Serum is collected in a serum separator tube or red-top tube (no gel). Transfer to a transport tube and refrigerate or freeze.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Unspun PPT tube; unspun serum separator tube; unspun red-top tube (no gel); received room temperature; gross hemolysis; grossly lipemic; specimens collected using heparin as anticoagulant

Methodology
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Sequencing

Setup Schedule

Sunday - Saturday

Report Available

2-5 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)

Limitations

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest
Diagnostics. It has 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. A concurrent patient HCV viral load of >=2000 IU/mL is required for this test.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics

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