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Hepatitis C Genotype (HCV Genotype)

Tube Type = Gold Top

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB915
EPIC Order
   HEPATITIS C GENOTYPE 
CPT Code(s)   87902
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 5 mL blood/gold SST tube, orange top tubes are not acceptable; See Comments
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory-Mayo Clinic Laboratories 
  STAT: N/A
Turnaround Time   6 days
Comment
  • Hepatitis C virus genotyping is performed using the Abbott RealTime HCV Genotype II Assay targeting the HCV 5'UTR, NS5B, and core regions. Genotypes 1-6 and subtypes (1a and 1b) are reported.
  • A hepatitis C viral load of >500 IU/mL is required for genotyping.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 04, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514