AccuType® IL28B
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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Details
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Assay category
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
This test code is for non-New York patient testing. For New York patient testing, use test code 90252.
Alternative name(s)
Hepatitis C (HCV), IL28B,IL28 Polymorphism (rs12979860),Interleukin 28B,Pegylated Interferon,Ribavirin
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube |
| Alternative specimen(s) | Whole blood collected in: ACD solution A (yellow-top) tube or ACD solution B (yellow-top) tube Buccal swab collected in: DNA Genotek Oracollect Kit or Celera DNA Collection Kit (follow collection kit instructions) Patient preparation: Do not eat immediately prior to sample collection. If patient has eaten recently, rinse mouth with plain water. |
| Minimum volume | 2 mL |
| Transport container | EDTA (lavender-top) tube |
| Transport temperature | Room temperature |
| Specimen stability | Whole blood Room temperature: 8 days Refrigerated: 8 days Frozen: Unacceptable Buccal swab Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: Unacceptable Frozen: Unacceptable |
| Reject criteria | Received frozen • Buccal swab received refrigerated • Incorrect collection device • Liquid has leaked from container/no liquid present |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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