Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) by Quantitative PCR with Reflex to HCV Genotype by Sequencing
CPT Code(s): | 87522; if reflexed, add 87902 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), plasma preparation tube (PPT), or serum separator tube. Specimen Preparation:Separate serum or plasma from cells within 6 hours. Transfer 3 mL serum or plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. Stability:On Cells: Ambient: 6 hours; After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 6 weeks |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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