| Test Name: | Hepatitis C Genotype, PCR |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB5213 |
| CPT Code: | 87902 |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Plasma, 6.0 mL |
| Acceptable Container(s): |  Tube top is purple (lavender). |
| Testing Schedule: | Monday-Friday |
| Turn Around Time: | Routine: 8 days |
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. This specimen cannot be shared for other testing. |
| Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab within 6 hours, centrifuge the specimen and remove the plasma from the red cells. Store and transport the specimen frozen. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. |
| Reference Range: | See patient report. | | |