Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Quantitative, Real-time PCR (Graphical)

Casandra

Casandra Test Code LC88628Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab LabcorpLab Test ID 550070CPT Code 87522

Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Quantitative, Real-time PCR (Graphical)

Also known as: HCV RNA Quantitation, TaqMan®

Clinical Use

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Use

Determine the number of international units (IU) of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA per milliliter in serum or plasma in known HCV-positive patients

Special Instructions

Not provided.

Limitations

The quantifiable range of the assay is 15 IU/mL to 100,000,000 IU/mL. Specimens with concentrations outside this range may not provide accurate quantitation. Incorrect specimen handling or storage can lead to rejection or inaccurate results.

Test Details

Methodology

PCR-based (RT-PCR)

Biomarkers

Hepatitis C Virus RNA

Analyte

Hepatitis C Quantitation

Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)

HCV log10

Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)

LOINC Codes

Order Codes

11011-4 - HCV RNA SerPl NAA+probe-aCnc

Result Codes

11011-4 - HCV RNA SerPl NAA+probe-aCnc
38180-6 - HCV RNA SerPl NAA+probe-Log IU
19147-8 - Ref Lab Test Ref Range
80563-0 - Report

Result Turnaround Time

3-5 days

Specimen

Serum

Volume

2.5 mL

Minimum Volume

700 μL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Container

Gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube or plasma preparation tube (PPT™)

Collection Instructions

Centrifuge sample within 24 hours of collection. Transfer serum/plasma to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube. Ship frozen (preferred). Plasma from a PPT™ can be frozen and shipped in situ. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit a separate frozen specimen for each test requested.