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Test Code Hepatitis C Viral RNA Genotype 3 NS5a Drug Resistance HCV Viral RNA Genotype 3 NS5a Drug Resistance

Important Note

  • MUST be ordered as a .Mayo Miscellaneous Test
  • Use code ZW83 and use name of test HCV RNA, Genotype 3 NS5a
  • MUST put in Order NOTES in Lab Coments the statement "Quest #93325"

Methodology

.Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) • Sequencing

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: PPT potassium EDTA (white-top) tube • Serum

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Collection Instructions

Plasma (preferred): Separate plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Transfer to a transport tube and refrigerate or freeze.
Serum (acceptable): Serum collected in a serum separator tube or red top tube (no gel). Transfer to a transport tube and refrigerate or freeze.

Transport Temperature:

Refrigerated (cold packs)

 

 

 

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Specimen Stability:

  • Room temperature: 72 hours
  • Refrigerated: 14 days
  • Frozen: 42 days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Infecticious Disease

Sent out to Mayo Medical Lab who then sends it to Quest Diagnostics

 

 

 

 

CPT Information

87902

 

Reference Ranges

Reference Range(s): Not detected