Hepatitis C Genotype

Test Code: TD_4804

CPT Code(s): 87902

$1400

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Hep C

Test Includes

Hepatitis C Genotype
HCV Hi Res Genotype
HCV Genotype by Sequencing
HCV Hi Res Genotype by Sequencing

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) by abbott realtime HCV genotype ii

Rejection Criteria

Heparin plasma

Reference Range(s)

By Report

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

3 mL serum or plasma

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
3 days refrigerated
2 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.
When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.

Alternative Specimen

3 mL EDTA (lavender top) plasma. Centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells immediately. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as EDTA plasma. Freeze.
When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.