Hepatitis C Virus High-Resolution Genotype by Sequencing HCVHI
| Method(s) | Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequencing |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | 3 mL lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), plasma preparation tube, or gold top (SST) tube. |
| Transport | Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma frozen to a Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) |
| Remarks | Please submit most recent viral load and test date if available. |
| Stability | Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 4 months |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Heparinized specimens |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 5011864 |
| CPTCode | 87902 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
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By report. |
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