Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Genotype, LIPA
Order Code:
HCVRGE
Test Summary
Determination of hepatitis C genotype is often required to select the most appropriate direct acting agent(s) (DAA) for the treatment of hepatitis C. Some DAA's are only effective for the treatment of hepatitis C genotype 1, whereas others may be used for additional genotypes. Refer to the package inserts of the relevant DAA's for guidance. A concurrent patient HCV viral load of >=300 IU/mL is required for this test.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL plasma collected in a PPT potassium EDTA (white-top) tube or EDTA (lavender-top) tube. Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection.
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Instructions
Separate plasma or serum from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation at 800-1600 x g for 20 minutes at room temperature. Transfer the plasma to a properly identified, sterile, polypropylene screw-cap vial and ship refrigerated or frozen.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 72 hours
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 42 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL serum separated from cells within 24 hours
Unacceptable Specimens
Unspun PPT tube, heparinized samples
Order Code
HCVRGE
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6903
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87902
Billing Code
- 670069
CPT Statement
Methodology
Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
FDA Status
Not approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 2 - 5 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL plasma collected in a PPT potassium EDTA (white-top) tube or EDTA (lavender-top) tube. Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection.
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Instructions
Separate plasma or serum from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation at 800-1600 x g for 20 minutes at room temperature. Transfer the plasma to a properly identified, sterile, polypropylene screw-cap vial and ship refrigerated or frozen.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 72 hours
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 42 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL serum separated from cells within 24 hours
Unacceptable Specimens
Unspun PPT tube, heparinized samples
Result Information
Methodology
Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 2 - 5 days