Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
Pegylated Interferon; Ribavirin; IL28 Polymorphism (rs 12979860); Interleukin 28B; Hepatitis C genotype; IL28B
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Saturaday-Friday
Standard TAT
4-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in an ACD solution A/B (yellow-top) is also acceptable. Buccal swab collected in a DNA Genotek Oracollect Kit or Celera DNA collection Kit (follow collection kit instructions) is also acceptable. Do not eat immediately prior to sample collection. If patient has eaten recently, rinse mouth with plain water.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 8 Days (14 Days for Buccal Swab); Refrigerated: 8 Days (Unacceptable for Buccal Swab); Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Incorrect collection device; Liquid has leaked from container/no liquid present
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL Whole Blood
CPT Codes
81400
Revised
04-25-16
Initials
SL