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HCV Genotyping Non Reflex (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000878


Alias/See Also
LAB915: Hepatitis C Genotype | LABCORP EAP: 144052


CPT Codes
87902x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Frozen) Min Vol: 2.5


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Frozen) Min Vol: 2.5
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Frozen) Min Vol: 2.5
LABCORP LAB: WHITE TOP: (Frozen) Min Vol: 2.5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Frozen) Min Vol: 2.5


Instructions
Collect specimen in three lavender-top (EDTA) tubes or three PPT(TM) tubes. Do NOT use green-top (heparin) tubes. Centrifuge specimen within six hours of collection, remove plasma, and transfer specimen to polypropylene screw-cap tubes (not ""pop top"" or ""snap cap"" tube) and freeze. Ship frozen (preferred). Do NOT ship frozen in PPT(TM). To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED.


Transport Temperature
Collect specimen in three lavender-top (EDTA) tubes or three PPT(TM) tubes. Do NOT use green-top (heparin) tubes. Centrifuge specimen within six hours of collection, remove plasma, and transfer specimen to polypropylene screw-cap tubes (not ""pop top"" or ""snap cap"" tube) and freeze. Ship frozen (preferred). Do NOT ship frozen in PPT(TM). To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED.


Specimen Stability
Stability Requirements:
Temperature                               Period
Room temperature                     Unacceptable
Refrigerated                                6 days
Frozen                                      14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles                   Stable x2


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: October 20, 2026


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.