Hepatitis C Analyzer Reflex to Genotype
Order Name
HEP C AN+G
Test Number: 5590857
Revision Date 05/28/2021
Test Number: 5590857
Revision Date 05/28/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Hepatitis C Analyzer Reflex to Genotype
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Chemiluminescence Assay |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | See Instructions | Serum and Plasma | See Instructions | See Instructions |
| Instructions | Two Specimens are Required for this Analyzer. Specimen 1 - for the Hepatitis C Antibody 4mL(2mL) Serum from Clot Activator SST, Keep Refrigerated or Plasma from Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green) Stability: Ambient 3 days, refrigerated 7 days, Frozen >7 days. Specimen 2 - for possible HCV Quantitative Viral Load by PCR Preferred Specimen is 2.5 mL (1.5 mL) Plasma or Serum from EDTA (Lavender Top) or Clot Activator SST. Centrifuge specimen and separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Alternately specimens may be held at 15 to 30°C for up to 6 hours prior to separation and centrifugation. After centrifugation, serum or plasma may be held for up to 72 hours at 2-8°C. Serum or plasma specimens may be stored frozen at -20°C or lower for up to 60 days. Avoid multiple freeze/thaws. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 Days (Assay Dependant) |
| Clinical Use | Positive Hepatitis C Antibody will order the following test for viral load and genotype determination. Hepatitis C RNA Quantitative PCR with reflex to Genotyping [5594677] HCV Q+GENO |
| Notes | Assay Schedule: HCV Quantitative: Dayshift- Set up on Monday, Wednesday and Friday reported same day. HCV Genotype: Dayshift- Set up on Thursday and reported on Friday. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86803 (possible 87522 for HCV Quantitative Viral Load by PCR ) (possible 87902 for HCV Genotyping ) |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |