Specimen:
Collect
- One SST
Submit
- 3 mL (Min:2 mL) Serum in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Avoid Repeated Freeze/Thaw cycles.
Separate aliquot required for each frozen test ordered.
Separate from cells ASAP.
Genotyping must have been tested for the presence of HCV RNA (Hepatitis C RNA Quant by PCR, test 2680) and have had a minimum viral load of 20,000 IU/mL. Hepatitis C RNA Quant by PCR w/ Reflex (test 2685) provides for this requirement, reflexing to Hepatitis C Genotype if the above criteria is met, and an additional charge is added. This assay incorporates PCR coupled with Mass Spectrometry to detect the six major HCV genotypes and their most common subtypes (1,1a,1b,2,2 a/c,2b,3,4,5,6). Rare genotypes may not be detected.
Rejection Criteria
- Extracted RNA
Stability
Ambient: 6 Hour(s); Refrigerated: 3 Day(s); Frozen: 1 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Mass Spectrometry Coupled with End-Point PCR
Performed
Thursday
Reported
3-8 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 87902
Interpretive Data
General Reference Range : NOT DETECTED
Assay methodology is Multiplex Reverse Transcription-PCR amplification using Mass Spectrometry to test for the identification of Hepatitis C RNA genotype. The major genotypes and subtypes tested for are: 1, 1a, 1b, 2, 2a/c, 2b, 3, 4, 5, 6. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Interpath Laboratory, Inc. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CAP accredited laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. A sample is required to have a minimum HCV Viral Load of 20,000 IU/mL in order to be tested for an HCV genotype. Insufficient viral loads may not be able to provide a genotype.
Assay methodology is Multiplex Reverse Transcription-PCR amplification using Mass Spectrometry to test for the identification of Hepatitis C RNA genotype. The major genotypes and subtypes tested for are: 1, 1a, 1b, 2, 2a/c, 2b, 3, 4, 5, 6. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Interpath Laboratory, Inc. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CAP accredited laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. A sample is required to have a minimum HCV Viral Load of 20,000 IU/mL in order to be tested for an HCV genotype. Insufficient viral loads may not be able to provide a genotype.
Components
- 1165 - HCV GENOTYPE
Last Updated: February 6, 2025 @ 10:13 am
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