Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Quantitative, RNA PCR (Graphical) With Reflex to Genotyping
Also known as: HCV Real-time PCR (Graphical) With Reflex to Genotype, HCV RNA Quantitation (Graphical) With Reflex to Genotype
Use
Quantitation of hepatitis C virus with reflex to HCV genotype if viral load is >1000 IU/mL
Special Instructions
Submit the patient's Social Security number for serial monitoring. To order this test without the serial monitor service, use Test No. 550090.
Limitations
The quantifiable range of the assay is 15 IU/mL to 100,000,000 IU/mL. Results outside this range cannot be accurately quantified, and genotypic testing cannot be performed if HCV RNA is not detected successfully. Additional time may be required for confirmatory or reflex testing based on initial results.
Methodology
PCR-based (qPCR)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 11011-4
- 11011-4
- 38180-6
- 77202-0
- 92731-9
- 80563-0
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Plasma
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
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.
Storage Instructions
Freeze (preferred) or refrigerate.
Causes for Rejection
Incorrect anticoagulant; PPT™ not centrifuged
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Frozen | 6 weeks |
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