HCV NS5A DRUG RESISTANCE ASSAY
| Synonyms: | HCV Drug Resistance; NS5A Resistance Assay; Hepatitis C Virus Drug Resistance |
| Computer Code: | (RHCVDR) |
| Specimen Collection: | 10 mL lavender (EDTA) or white (PPT) top tube. |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Centrifuge, remove plasma, freeze. Min 1.0 mL. Separate plasma from cells within 6 hours of collection. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | Spec C |
| Test Frequency: | N/A |
| Routine TAT: | 14 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87900, 87902 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |