Hepatitis C Geno Type 1 NS5b Resist

Test Code: TD_4819
CPT Code(s): 87902

$700

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

HCV geno type 1 ns5b drug resist
Sofosbuvir resistance

Test Includes

Hepatitis C Geno Type 1 NS5b Resist

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Sequencing

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Heparin Green Top Plasma

Reference Range(s)

Not Detected

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

EDTA Lavender Top Tube

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL Plasma or Serum

Sample Stability

3 days room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated
42 days frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as EDTA plasma. Refrigerate.
Note: HCV genotype 1 is required for this test.

Alternative Specimen

2 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.
Note: HCV genotype 1 is required for this test.
2 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.
Note: HCV genotype 1 is required for this test.