Test Details
Mnemonic
HCVN3
Ordering Code
3434950
CPT-4 Code(s)
87902
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, remove plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection and send 2.0 mL plasma in a screw capped plastic vial. HCV Genotype 1 is required for this test.
Alternate Specimen
Serum
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis or lipemia, heparinized plasma
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 42 days
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 42 days
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction - Sequencing
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes