Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR

What it measures

• HCV RNA, Quantitative Real Time PCRLOINC 11011-4
• HCV RNA, Quantitative Real Time PCRLOINC 38180-6

Specimen

Specimen

3 mL plasma collected and separated from an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum volume

1 mL

Also accepted

Plasma collected in: PPT potassium EDTA (white-top) tube • Serum

Container

Transport tube

Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Do not freeze whole blood or any samples stored in primary tube. Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be stored at 2-25°C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. Separate plasma or serum from cells within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Follow manufacturer's instructions for collection tube handling.

Turnaround

Set up: Mon-Fri (a.m.); Report available: 5 days

Billing

CPT 87522