Test Code FH1N5 HCV RNA Genotype 1 NS5a Drug Resist
Specimen Requirements
Please submit one of the following:
Plasma:
Draw blood in a (lavender-top) EDTA
tube(s). Spin down and send 2 mL plasma
refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Serum:
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s). (Serum gel tube is acceptable.) Spin down and send 2 mL serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed: Daily
Analytic Time: 3 days
Maximum Laboratory Time : 5 - 9 days
Reference Values
HCV NS5a Subtype: Not Predicted
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87902
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
We send to Mayo, they will forward to Quest
Reject Due To
Hemolysis |
Mild OK, Gross reject |
Thawing |
Warm OK, Cold OK |
Lipemia |
Mild OK, Gross reject |
Icterus |
NA |
Other |
Heparin plasma |
Aliases
Daclatasvir resistance
HCV NS5a Subtype
Ledipasvir resistance
Ombitasvir resistance
Specimen Stability
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
Frozen | 42 days | |
Ambient | 72 hours |