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: May 19, 2025 @ 9:13 am
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