HEPATITIS C VIRUS (HCV) GENOTYPE

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	HCVGE
EPIC	LAB915

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Identifying the Hepatitis C Virus genotype in patients known to have active HCV infection.

Clinical progression can be genotype-dependent and differ with regard to disease severity and response to treatment. HCV genotype designation can be used to guide treatment duration and predict the possible success of viral therapies.

HCV Viral Load must have been performed within the last 14 days with results ≥ 2,000 IU/mL.

Method Name

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) followed by Pyrosequencing

This assay is a lab developed test established by the NorDx Molecular Pathology Laboratory. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be issued

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday and Tuesday

Report Available

2 - 5 Days

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 2 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot within 6 hours of draw and send frozen.

MAY BE ADDED ON TO POSITIVE HCVVL WITH VIRAL LOAD OVER 2,000 IU/mL if adequate volume remains after testing

(Add-On specimen will be stored in Molecular Pathology)

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 6 Weeks

Refrigerated: 3 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 6 Hours

Note: frozen serum or plasma separated within 6hrs

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
87902	Infectious Agent Drug Susceptibility Phenotype Prediction Using Regularly Updated Genotypic Bioinformatics, Hepatitis B Virus

Keywords

HCV (HEPATITIS C VIRUS) GENOTYPE

HCV SUBTYPING

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