| Test CODE | NAME |
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776
Hepatitis C Virus Genotype
| Methodology: | Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| Performed: | Varies |
| Reported: | 4 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Lavender (EDTA) OR Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 0.5 ml plasma or serum.
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 6 hours. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized specimens.
Stability: On cells: Ambient: 6 hours. After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 month.
NOTE: * This test is not available for New York patients, please refer to test code A776 for specimen requirements.*
Performing Lab
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 87902 |