Test directory: HCV RNA Gen 1 NS5b Drug Resistance

Ordering Code 4136
Test Name HCV RNA Gen 1 NS5b Drug Resistance
Alias Hepatitis C Viral RNA Genotype 1 NS5b Drug Resistance
HCV NS5b Drug Resistance
NS5b 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 the cells by centrifugation within 24 hours after collection, transfer the plasma to a separate plastic screw-cap vial, and ship frozen.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria Grossly hemolyzed, Heparinized
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 NS5b SUBTYPE ALL See report.
SOFOSBUVIR RESISTANCE ALL See report.