Test Code NHCGS Hepatitis C Genotyping
Specimen
Draw blood in plain red top tube or serum gel (gold) tube. 2.0 ml serum required.
Spin down, remove serum within 6 hours of draw.
Note: Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, and phlebotomist’s initials.
Performing Location
NORDX
CPT Code
87902
Collection Container
Plain red or serum gel (gold top tube)
Specimen Transport Temperature
Frozen
Day(s) Test Set Up
Thursday thru Friday
Volume
2.0 ml
LOINC
48575-5
Methodology
PCR followed by Pyrosequencing