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Test Code HCVNS5ADR Hepatitis C NS5A Drug Resistance Assay

Additional Codes

St. Luke's Compendium (Iatric) Code: L930.2180

Methodology

Polumerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification and DNA next generation sequencing.

Specimen Requirements

Please submit the following specimen:

 

Collect the specimen in two lavender-top (EDTA) tubes.  Centrifuge specimen within six hours of collection, remove 2 mL plasma and transfer to polypropylene screw capped tubes and freeze.  Specimens must be shipped frozen.

Reference Values

Interpretive data will be provided with the result.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT: 87900 and 87902

Purpose of the Test

Assessment of drug susceptibility by nucleic acid sequencing of a patient's hepatitis C virus (HCV) to the NS5A inhibitors.  This assay should be used for patients with documented HCV genotype1.

Days Set Up

Monday-Sunday