Hepatitis C Genotype
Order Name
HCV GENO
Test Number: 5594650
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5594650
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Hepatitis C Genotype
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Polymerase Chain Reaction | 32286-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2.5 mL (1.5 mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Frozen |
| Alternate 1 | 2.5 mL (1.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | Preferred Specimen is 2.5 mL (1.5 mL) Plasma or Serum from EDTA (Lavender Top) or Clot Activator SST Centrifuge specimen and separate plasma or serum from cells within 6 hours of collection. Serum or plasma specimens may be stored frozen at -20°C or lower for up to 60 days. Avoid multiple freeze/thaws. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Thursday |
| Expected TAT | may not be reported until next day |
| Clinical Use | HCV viral genotype is used to predict the likelihood of therapeutic response and determine duration of treatment. Patient must have a viral load of > 500 IU/mL for Genotype to be determined. |
| Notes | If the HCV genotype cannot be determined by PCR, the specimen will be sent out for HCV genotype sequencing analysis. Reflex Order Code [6906215] .HCV High-Resolution Genotype | Result Code [6906217] HCV Hi-Res Geno An additional CPT code 87902 will apply. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87902 |
| Lab Section | Molecular Diagnostic |