HCV NS3/4A Protease Inhibitor Resistance, GenoSure
Label Mnemonic: HCVNS3
Epic code: LAB8207
Downtime form: A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Whole Blood
Collection Medium:
Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA)
Minimum:
Draw 6 mL whole blood in Pink top tube

Testing requires a dedicated tube.
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection. Critical frozen.
Turn Around Time:
10-17 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
By report
Comments:
Recommended testing for HCV genotype 1 patients prior to initiating simeprevir therapy.

Provide the patients HCV genotype (subtype) 1a or 1b. Procedure should be used for patients with HCV genotype (subtype) 1a or 1b and a viral load greater than 2000 IU/mL.
Methodology:
Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequencing
CPT Code:
87900; 87902