Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Genotype with Reflex to HCV High-Resolution Genotype by Sequencing
Ordering Recommendation
Reflex genotyping panel for prognosis and treatment selection when a higher level of subtype resolution is required. Do not order prior to molecular confirmation of positive HCV screen.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequencing
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
8-10 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), plasma preparation tube or serum separator tube.
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 6 hours. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)
Frozen.
Heparinized specimens.
On cells: Ambient: 6 hours; After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 4 Months.
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Refer to report.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
This test may be unsuccessful if HCV RNA viral load is less than log 5.0 or 100,000 IU/mL. If initial result is "1a or 1b," or a mixed genotype containing Type 1, or Type 6, then Hepatitis C High Resolution Genotyping will be added. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87902; if reflexed, add 87902
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0055593 | HCV Genotype by Sequencing | 32286-7 |
Aliases
- HCV, Subtype (Hepatitis C Virus Genotyping)