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Test Code HCVGENOSURE Hepatitis C Virus Genosure NS3/4A

Additional Codes

St. Luke's Compendium Code (Iatric): L930.2055

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp

Methodology

Polymerase chain reaction amplification and DNA Sequencing

Specimen Requirements

Plasma

Collect specimen in two PPT or lavender-top (EDTA) tubes.  Specimen must be centrifuged within six hours of collection.  Remove plasma and transfer to a screw-cap poplypropylene transport tube and freeze.  Specimens that are not received frozen will be rejected.  Specimen must be labeled with the patient's name and date of birth as well as the date and time ofcollection.

 

Please indicated the patient's HCV genotype (1a or 1b) on the test requisition.

Reference Values

Interpretive data will be provided.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday-Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT: 87900-HCV NS3/4A Phenotype

CPT: 87902-HCV NS3/4A Genotype

Intended Use

This test is used to detect resistance in HCV to direct-acting antiviral agents.

Limitations of the Procedure

This procedure may  not be successful when the viral load is <2000IU/mL plasma.  This assay reqauires an HCV genotype of either 1a or 1b.