Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) by Quantitative NAAT with Reflex to HCV Genotype by Sequencing

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Detected
Not Detected

Ordering Recommendation

Reflex test to confirm active HCV infection following positive HCV screen. Reflex to genotype aids in prognosis and treatment selection.

Mnemonic

HCVQT GR

Methodology

Quantitative Transcription-Mediated Amplification/Sequencing

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-8 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Lavender (EDTA), Pink (K2EDTA), Plasma Preparation Tube (PPT), or Serum Separator Tube (SST).

Specimen Preparation

Separate from cells within 6 hours of collection. Transfer 3 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.7 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions

Heparinized specimens.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 6 weeks

Reference Interval

Test Number
 Components
 Reference Interval
  HCV Qnt by NAAT Interp Not Detected

Interpretive Data

Refer to report.

Compliance Category

FDA

Note

If Hepatitis C Virus by Quantitative NAAT result is greater than or equal to 4,000 IU/mL, then Hepatitis C Virus Genotype by Sequencing will be added. Additional charges apply.

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

87522; if reflexed, add 87902

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3000573 HCV Qnt by NAAT (IU/mL) 11011-4
3000574 HCV Qnt by NAAT (log IU/mL) 38180-6
3000966 HCV Qnt by NAAT Interp 11259-9
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Aliases

  • Genotype reflex
  • HCV confirmation
  • HCV genotype
  • HCV quantitative
  • HCV treatment decision
  • HCV-PCR
  • HCV-RNA
  • Hepatitis C Viral Load
  • Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT)
  • Viral load monitoring
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) by Quantitative NAAT with Reflex to HCV Genotype by Sequencing