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HCV NS5A DRUG RESISTANCE PANEL

Message
SENDOUT/WEST HAVEN CT


Test Code
HCV NS5A DRUG RESIST


Includes
HCV(NS5a) GENOTYPE, HCV(NS5a) MUTATIONS, HCV(NS5a) DACLATASVIR, HCV(NS5a) LEDIPASVIR, HCV(NS5a) OMBITASVIR, HCV(NS5a) ELBASVIR, HCV(NS5a) VELPATASVIR, HCV(NS5a) OTHER MUTATIONS


Preferred Specimen
PLASMA


Minimum Volume
2mLs


Instructions
DRAW 1 LAV TOP TUBE, SPIN DOWN, SEPARATE PLASMA INTO PLASTIC TUBE AND SEND TO LAB. SERUM IS ALSO ACCEPTABLE BUT ONLY FROM A RED TOP NO SSTS!!! IF SERUM, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN, TRANSFER SERUM INTO PLASTIC TUBE AND SEND TO LAB. WE WILL BE DOING NS5a SEQUENCING ON GENOTYPES 1a, 1b, and 3.


Transport Container
PLASTIC TUBES


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED




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.