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12773 tn?1328913186

Which Heptimax test is the right one ?

I got my lab results back today, and the CBC look about the same as the previous week..  WBC 2.8, RBC 2.73, HGB 9.2, AN 1352, and platelets 130   So not so bad I guess, but still low.  I go back to GI on tuesday, will know by then if he wants to do the transfusion.    

Regarding the Heptimax.  He put on the requistion for :

Heptimax w/ TMA

Lab wants to know which one : ????

Heptimax (r) HCVRNA
    OR

HEPTIMAX (R)HCRNA W/ REFLEX 2HCV GENOTYPE   -

so now I have to wait till he contacts them back regarding the which test they are to complete.  

Can anyone tell me ?   And what is the difference ?  
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12773 tn?1328913186
http://www.questdiagnostics.com/hcp/topics/heptimax/files/hep_c.pdf

this link shows all the Heptimax tests.. there are more than I thought.  

Which is the right one ?  

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DPerry: Heptimax (r) HCVRNA
OR
HEPTIMAX (R)HCRNA W/ REFLEX 2HCV GENOTYPE -
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You want "Heptimax(r) HCVRNA" for viral load. The other test (above) will also do genotype, but I assume you already know your genotype.

-- Jim
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btw there is only one "Heptimax" test on the list you linked and that is the first on the list.
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12773 tn?1328913186
Thank you, I guess I should have had my glasses on.. LOL    

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