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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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General Information
Alias: Hepatitis C Virus RNA, Gen
Performed: Sun-Sat
Turn Around Time: 4-5 days
CPT Codes: 87902
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: HCV viral load performed prior to testing. If the HCV Viral Load is less than 1,000 IU/mL, the HCV Genotype will be cancelled as "Insufficient Quantitiy of Virus." This test may be unsuccessful if the HCV RNA viral load is less than log 3.6 or 4000 IU/mL.
Clinical Utility: Assay does not differentiate between type 1a and 1b, or between rare type 6 and type 1. Do not order prior to molecular confirmation of positive hepatitis C (HCV) screen.
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Hepatitis C Virus Genotype by Sequencing
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
HCV Genotype by Sequencing |
Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequencing |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Lavender EDTA(K2), 10 mL |
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Deliver within 6 hours of collection. |
Room Temperature |
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