Hepatitis C Virus RNA, Genotype QHCVGT
| Method(s) | Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Sequencing |
|---|---|
| Synonym | HCV Viral RNA Genotype, HCV RNA Genotype |
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Two 3 mL lavender (EDTA) top tube. Also acceptable: PPT potassium white (EDTA), gold (SST) or red (no gel) top tube. |
| Transport | Transfer 2 mL plasma or serum to a transport tube and refrigerate (Min: 0.6 mL). * Collection Instructions * Separate plasma (preferred) from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. |
| Remarks | A concurrent patient HCV viral load of greater than or equal to 2000 IU/mL is required for this test. |
| Stability | Ambient: 72 hours Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days |
| Unacceptable Conditions |
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| Schedule | Tue-Sat |
| Billing Code | 9011342 |
| CPTCode | 37811 |
| Notes | Performing Laboratory Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
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