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HelpTest ID FH1N5 Hepatitis C Viral RNA Genotype 1 NS5a Drug Resistance
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Plasma gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen volume: 2 mL Plasma
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerated.
Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen volume: 2 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial
2. Send refrigerated.
Method Name
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR); Sequencing
Reporting Name
HCV RNA Genotype 1 NS5a Drug ResistSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum/Plasma: 0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 42 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Not predicted
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
9 to 13 daysPerforming Laboratory
Quest DiagnosticsTest Classification
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.CPT Code Information
87902
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FH1N5 | HCV RNA Genotype 1 NS5a Drug Resist | 82525-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z4846 | HCV NS5a Subtype | 82380-7 |
| Z4847 | Daclatasvir Resistance | 82379-9 |
| Z4848 | Ledipasvir Resistance | 82377-3 |
| Z4849 | Ombitasvir Resistance | 82378-1 |
| Z4850 | Elbasvir Resistance | 82376-5 |
| Z4851 | Velpatasvir Resistance | 82520-8 |