Hepatitis C Viral-RNA w/Reflex to Genotype

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When the result for HCV RNA, PCR QN is greater than 1000 (>1000) reflex to 37811R Hepatitis C Viral RNA Genotype.

Test Code

HCVRE

Alias/See Also

75922

CPT Codes
87522

Includes

When HCV RNA PCR QN is greater than 1000 reflex to 37811R Hepatitis C Viral RNA Genotype at an additional charge CPT code(s) 87902

Preferred Specimen

4 mL Serum or K2EDTA Plasma

Minimum Volume

3 mL serum or K2EDTA plasma

Instructions

Specimens may be stored at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. After centrifugation, transfer serum or K2EDTA plasma to plastic transport tube.

Transport Container

Plastic screw-cap vial, K2EDTA (lavender top) Tube and SST

Transport Temperature

Plasma: Refrigerated or Frozen
Whole Blood: Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

SST and K2EDTA (lavender tube(s)) not centrifuged:
     Room Temperature = 24 hours
    Refrigerated = 24 hours
     Frozen = n/a
Serum and K2EDTA Plasma (spun down and serum/plasma transferred to plastic tube):
     Room Temperature = n/a
     Refrigerated = 72 hours
     Frozen = 6 weeks

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

If whole blood is stored longer than 24 hours at room temp/refrigerated

Methodology
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Setup Schedule

Monday

Report Available

8 days

Clinical Significance

HCV RNA Quantitative assays may be used to confirm EIA results, and to document persistent infection. The veteran affairs guidelines recommend Quantitative HCV RNA Assays for patients who received treatment. The same quantitative assay should be used throughout treatment.

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: August 4, 2022

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.