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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Preferred test to confirm active HCV infection following a positive HCV screen. This test reflexes to genotype to aid in prognosis and treatment selection. Use when a high level of subtype resolution is required.
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Separate from cells within 24 hours of collection. Transfer 3 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube (ARUP supply #15824). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect(TM) or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. (Minimum volume: 1.8 mL)
SHIP FROZEN
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Frozen
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Heparinized specimens
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
After separation from cells: Room temperature: 24 hours (Ship FROZEN); Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 3 months
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-11 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Test Number
Components
Reference Interval
HCV Qnt by NAAT Interp
Not Detected
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Refer to report.
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Additional information related to the test.
If Hepatitis C Virus by Quantitative NAAT result is greater than or equal to 16,000 IU/mL, then Hepatitis C Virus High-Resolution Genotype by Sequencing will be added. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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Aliases
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Genotype reflex
HCV confirmation
HCV genotype
HCV quantitative
HCV treatment decision
HCV-PCR
Hepatitis C Viral Load
Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT)
Viral load monitoring
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) by Quantitative NAAT with Reflex to HCV High-Resolution Genotype by Sequencing