Hepatitis C Viral RNA Genotype 3 NS5a Drug Resistance

Clinical Significance

For detection of mutations in the genotype 3 NS5a gene associated with resistance to NS5a inhibitors (example: daclatasvir, velpatasvir) including the Y93H polymorphism.

Specimen Requirements

2.0 mL Plasma from a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA in a Plastic Vial

Transport And Storage

72 hours Ambient
14 days Refrigerated
42 days Frozen

Collection Instructions

Separate plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Transfer to a plastic screw-cap vial and refrigerate or freeze

Minimum Volume

Neonatal Volume

Reference Range:

Not detected

Methodology:

• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Sequencing

Clinical Significance

For detection of mutations in the genotype 3 NS5a gene associated with resistance to NS5a inhibitors (example: daclatasvir, velpatasvir) including the Y93H polymorphism.

CDM

00913942

CPT Coding

87902