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