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.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), plasma preparation tube, or serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation

Separate from cells ASAP or within 24 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions

Heparinized specimens.

Remarks
Stability

On cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 4 Months.

Methodology

Sequencing/Polymerase Chain Reaction

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

8-10 days

Reference Interval

By report

Interpretive Data

Refer to report.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

This test may be unsuccessful if HCV RNA viral load is less than log 4.2 or 16,000 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

N/A

CPT Codes

87902; if reflexed, add 87902

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0055593 HCV Genotype by Sequencing 92731-9
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Aliases

  • HCV, Subtype (Hepatitis C Virus Genotyping)
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Genotype with Reflex to HCV High-Resolution Genotype by Sequencing