INTERLEUKIN 28B POLYMORPHISM
| Synonyms: | HCV; IL28B; rs 12979860 |
| Computer Code: | (RIL28) |
| Specimen Collection: | 7 mL blood (lavender, yellow ACD top tube or 2 buccal swabs). Genetic consent required (See Test Requisitions and Consents #6) |
| Minimum Volume: | 5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Maintain whole blood or buccal swabs refrigerated or at room temperature. Need genetic consent. Min. 3.0 mL whole blood. Transport specimen at room temperature. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 5 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 81400 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |