Order before initiating treatment with NS5A inhibitors. Use to determine HCV type 1-6 after molecular confirmation of positive HCV screen. If genotype “1a or 1b” is determined, testing will reflex to HCV NS5A for genotype differentiation and drug resistance by sequencing.
- Patient Preparation
- Collect
- Lavender (EDTA), Pink (K2EDTA), Plasma Preparation Tube (PPT), or Serum Separator Tube (SST).
- Specimen Preparation
- Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.5 mL)
- Storage/Transport Temperature
- Frozen.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Heparinized specimens.
- Remarks
- Stability
- Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 4 months
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
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0055593 | HCV Genotype by Sequencing | 32286-7 |