HCVGO – “HCV Genotype” replaced by HCVGT – “Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Genotype, LiPA”

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Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

08/27/2024

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | August 2024

Replacement Test

Hepatitis C Viral RNA Genotype

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

HCVGO

Ordering Code

3016200

CPT-4 Codes(s)

87902

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

HCVGT

Ordering Code

3400971

CPT-4 Codes(s)

87902

Turnaround Time
4 – 7 days
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Legacy Code
HCVGT
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Specimen Information

Collect

Lavender EDTA

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge and separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection. Send 2.0 mL plasma in a screw capped plastic vial.

Alternate Specimen

Plasma: Potassium EDTA (white top), Plasma preparation tube (PPT)
Serum: Red top or Serum separator tube (SST)

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Unspun PPT tubes, Unspun serum separator tube (SST), Unspun red top tube (no gel), Received
room temperature, heparinized plasma, gross hemolysis, grossly lipimic.

Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) - Sequencing
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Reference Range

Not detected
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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Interface Map for HCVGT

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Hepatitis C Viral RNA Genotype3400971
3400971Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Genotype, LiPA32286-7No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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