Test directory: HCV RNA Gen 3 NS5a Drug Resistance

Ordering Code 4134
Test Name HCV RNA Gen 3 NS5a Drug Resistance
Alias Hepatitis C Viral RNA Genotype 3 NS5a Drug Resistance
Preferred Specimen Plasma
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/Container Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Handling Instructions Separate plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria Gross hemolysis, Grossly lipemic, Heparin tubes
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 13 Days
Methodology PCR, SEQUENCING
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 9, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
HCV NS5a Subtype ALL See report.
Daclatasvir Resistance ALL See report.
Velpatasvir Resistance ALL See report.