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HEPATITIS C VIRUS GENOTYPE (138-0015) CPT CODE(S): 87902 Test Order Mnemonic: HCVGENO Applies To: Genotyping performed when patient is diagnosed with Hepatitis C Virus and treatment is being considered or initiated. Genotype of virus can affect treatment outcome. Lab: Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory Request Form: See Electronic Lab Requisition or Molecular Diagnostics Lab Requisition Form Collection: Routine Venipuncture Storage Instructions: Immediately after blood draw, separate plasma by centrifugation at 1000 x g for 15 minutes. After centrifugation, store specimens at -20 C or below. Deliver blood specimen to UTMB Sample Management Department within 48 hours of sample collection Causes for Rejection: Insufficient sample collection, incorrect blood collection tube, gross hemolysis Availability: Samples are received 24 hours per day at UTMB Sample Management, Room 5.136 McCullough. Samples may be delivered Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM to Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, Room 5.190 John Sealy Annex. Special Instructions: Submit one PPT (White Top) tube. Do not combine collections; please submit separate PPT tube for this test Specimen: Plasma Volume: 5 ml Minimum Volume: 3 ml Container: PPT (White Top) Reviewed Oct. 2007 by J. Dong, MD, PhD |
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