| Hepatitis C Virus Genotyping (8000100238) | |
|---|---|
| Test Mnemonic: | HCV GENO |
| Specimen Requirements: | |
| Collection: | One pearl color (PPT) top or gold (SST)Vacutainer. Collect one tube per molecular assay. |
| Container: | PPT or SST |
| Minimum Volume: | 4 ml |
| Storage/Transport: | Transport frozen |
| Specimen Preparation: | Within six hours of collection, centrifuge blood sample at 1,000 x g for 15 minutes. After centrifugation, remove plasma or serum from cells into a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube. |
| Stability: | Separation must occur within 6 hours of collection, store frozen for up to one month. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Incomplete and/or incorrect sample identification, insufficient sample volume, incorrect blood collection tube (Vacutainer), gross hemolysis, clots, prolonged time to processing |
| Reference Range: | See report |
| Turnaround Time: | 7-10 days |
| Methodology: | RT-PCR, line probe assay (LiPA) |
| Performed: | Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory |
| Synonyms: | HCV Genotyping; HCV Typing; Hepatitis C Virus, genotype; HCV Genotype; Genotype, HCV |
| Clinical Indication: | Used to direct HCV treatment and predict disease outcome |
| Patient Preparation : | Routine venipuncture |
| CPT 4 Code: | 87902 |
| Note: | Test is performed on patients with confirmed HCV disease. |
| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |