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Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) NS5A Drug Resistance by Sequencing (Genotype 1a or 1b)

Specimen:

Collect

  • One Lavender (EDTA)

Also Acceptable:
  • One Pink Top (EDTA)
  • One SST

Submit

  • 2 mL (Min:1 mL) Plasma . Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.

Also Acceptable:
  • 2 mL (Min:1 mL) Serum . Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.

Special Handling

  • Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection

Rejection Criteria

  • Heparinized specimens

Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 3 Day(s); Frozen: 4 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable

Methodology

  • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
  • Sequencing

Performed

Monday

Reported

11-14 Hour(s)

CPT Codes

  • 87902

Interpretive Data

Please see report for interpretive data.

Components

  • 90302 - NS5A GENOTYPE
  • 90303 - NS5A RESISTANCE
Last Updated: December 10, 2024 @ 10:13 am

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