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Test Code
HCVGT
Test Name
HCV HIGH RESOLUTION GENOTYPING
CPT Codes
87902
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

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.
Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Plasma

Alternate Specimen Type: Serum

 

Preferred Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA)

Alternate Collection Container: White Top (EDTA), Gold Top, Serum Separator, or Red Top, Plain

 

Desired Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a lavender top EDTA tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection.
  2. Transfer 2 mL of plasma to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
  3. A concurrent patient HCV viral load of ≥2000 IU/mL is required for this test.
Transport Instructions

 Transport to the laboratory frozen.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

72 hours

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

30 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Grossly lipemic
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr)/Sequencing.
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • HCV RNA Genotype
  • Hep C Genotype
  • HEP C Virus Genotype
  • HCV Viral RNA Genotype
  • Hep C RNA Genotype
  • Hepatitis C RNA Genotype
  • Hepatitis C Genotype
Reference Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
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