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HCV RNA BY PCR, QUANTITATIVE
Test CodeLAB304485
Alias/See Also
HEPATITIS C RNA, QUANTITATIVE REAL-TIME PCR HEPATITIS C RNA QUAN REAL-TIME PCR HEPATITIS C VIRAL LOAD-STANDARD RANGE
CPT Codes
87522
Preferred Specimen
Two lavender top tubes
Minimum Volume
7 mL blood
Required for Testing: 2.5 mL plasma
Required for Testing: 2.5 mL plasma
Instructions
Plasma must be separated from cells within 24 hours of collection. Aliquot 2.5 mL of plasma and place aliquot in the -20 freezer.
Specimen Stability
For plasma separated from cells within 24 hours of collection
Refrigerated: 6 days (plasma separated from red blood cells)
Frozen (-70° C): 12 weeks (preferred storage)
Refrigerated: 6 days (plasma separated from red blood cells)
Frozen (-70° C): 12 weeks (preferred storage)
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens collected in heparin tubes. Heparin inhibits the PCR reaction included in this assay.
Methodology
Real-Time PCR
Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday
Reference Range
Target not Detected
Clinical Significance
EDTA plasma specimens are analyzed by the Roche COBAS 6800 assay. This is a FDA approved assay.
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
