Lab Test Catalog

Hepatitis C Virus Genotype by Sequencing

Ordering Tests

Test Name (Aliases)

Hepatitis C Virus Genotype by Sequencing

Test Code

LAB1332

Code Alt

55593

Tests Included

HCV Genotype by Sequencing

Method

Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequencing

Performing Lab

ARUP

Days Performed

Reported in 3 – 5 days of receipt

Required Forms

Required Forms

Requirements Preps

This test is done on HCV positive patients only; may be unsuccessful if the HCV RNA viral load is less than log 3.6 or 4000 IU/mL.
Specimen Collecting and Handling

Specimen Type

Plasma or Serum

Collection Container

Lavender EDTA tube or SST Gold tube

Required Volume

2 mL

Specimen Handling

2 mL

Name on Report

Name on Report

Clinical Use

Assay does not differentiate between type 1a and 1b, or between rare type 6 and type 1. Do not order prior to molecular confirmation of positive hepatitis C (HCV) screen.

Reference Range

Reference Range

Critical Values

Critical Values
Charge and Set-up

Coding CPT

87902

Coding Loinic

Coding Loinic

Additional Information

Review our policy provided here to learn more about Riverview Health Laboratory’s services, requirements for orders and specimen submission.

Lab Client Services Guidelines

Lab Collection for Nursing Home and Assisted Living

Modified Sample Collection for Long-Term Care Clients – COVID-19 Plan

The Laboratory evaluates quality and integrity for each specimen submitted for testing in order to ensure accurate results. The policy for evaluation and handling of samples that do not meet quality criteria is viewable here.

Specimen Acceptability and Rejection Policy

Lab Client Portal

Riverview Health Laboratory can now connect with outreach clients to provide electronic order entry and results using the LabWorks Portal. Access to the portal is available for professional clients in the clinic, skilled care, and assisted living location. To request site access for your health care team, please contact the Laboratory at 317.776.7241.
Riverview LabWorks Portal

Lab Client Portal

The following forms may be used to submit requests for laboratory services.

Cytopathology Requisition Form

Surgical Pathology and Medical Cytology Requisition Form

Lead Form – Minors Only

AFP Maternal – Prenatal Quad Form

Patient Collection Instructions

Collection Instructions – Clean Catch Mid Stream Urine

Collection Instructions – 24-Hour Urine

Collection Instructions – Pinworm Prep

Collection Instructions – Semen Fertility

Collection Instructions – Semen Post Vasectomy

For More Information

Riverview Health Laboratory
395 Westfield Road
Noblesville, IN 46060

 

317.776.7241