Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Genotype, LiPA QHCVGT
Method(s) | Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) |
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Synonym | HCV Viral RNA Genotype. LiPA, HCV RNA Genotype, LIPA |
Specimen Required | |
Collect | One 5 mL plasma collected in a plasma prepartion tube (PPT) or two 3 mL lavender (K2EDTA) top tube. Also acceptable: Gold (SST) top tube. |
Transport | Transfer 1 mL serum refrigerated (Min: 0.6 mL). * Collection Instructions *
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Stability | Ambient: 72 hours Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 42 days |
Unacceptable Conditions |
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Schedule | Tue-Sat |
Billing Code | 9011342 |
CPTCode | 37811 |
Notes | Performing Laboratory Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |