Test directory: HCV RNA Gen 1 NS5b Drug Resistance

Ordering Code4136
Test NameHCV RNA Gen 1 NS5b Drug Resistance
AliasHepatitis C Viral RNA Genotype 1 NS5b Drug Resistance
HCV NS5b Drug Resistance
NS5b Drug Resistance
Preferred SpecimenPlasma
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/ContainerSerum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume2 mL
Handling InstructionsSeparate plasma from the cells by centrifugation within 24 hours after collection, transfer the plasma to a separate plastic screw-cap vial, and ship frozen.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection CriteriaGrossly hemolyzed, Heparinized
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 13 Days
MethodologyPCR, SEQUENCING
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 25, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
HCV NS5b SUBTYPEALLSee report.
SOFOSBUVIR RESISTANCEALLSee report.