REF MISC
Interleukin 28B (IL28B) Genotype
Synonyms:
IL28B Polymorphism
IL28B GENO
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
The patient must be a known Hepatitis C positive patient before this test can be sent out.
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
3 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.4 mL
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Room temperature - 9 days
Refrigerated - 30 days
CPT Codes:
81283 (81400 for Medicare)
Method:
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with allelic discrimination analysis