Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR

Test Code

35645

Alias/See Also

LAB00365

CPT Codes
87522

Preferred Specimen

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

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

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

Instructions

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.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 84 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Whole blood samples >24 hours old • Frozen whole blood

Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

FDA Status
The analytical performance characteristics of this assay have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. The modifications have not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Mon-sat

Reference Range

HCV RNA, QN, Real-Time PCR	Not detected	Log IU/mL
HCV RNA, QN, Real-Time PCR	Not detected	IU/mL

Clinical Significance

Useful in monitoring therapy and/or disease progression. Reportable range is 15 to 100,000,000 IU/mL (1.18-8.00 log IU/mL)

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

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