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HEPATITIS C QUANTITATIVE by PCR
Test CodeHCVAL
Alias/See Also
Hep C; HCV; Hep C Viral Load; Hepatitis C Viral Load; HCVT
CPT Codes
87522
Includes
- HCV by PCR Interpretation
- HCV (IU/mL)
- HCV (log IU/mL)
- HCV Test Comment
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Lavender tube (EDTA)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 3 days for whole blood, serum, or plasma
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
The following conditions will result in a rejected sample:
- Heparinized plasma
- QNS (quantity not sufficient)
Methodology
RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Setup Schedule
M, Tu, W, Th, F
Report Available
Final report available within 1-4 days after receipt at the performing laboratory.
Reference Range
Not Detected
A qualitative interpretation of either DETECTED or NOT DETECTED is provided. When HCV is detected, a quantitative result of IU/mL and log (IU/mL) is also provided. The limit of quantitation for this assay is
12-100,000,000 IU/mL or 1.08-8.00 log (IU/mL).
A qualitative interpretation of either DETECTED or NOT DETECTED is provided. When HCV is detected, a quantitative result of IU/mL and log (IU/mL) is also provided. The limit of quantitation for this assay is
12-100,000,000 IU/mL or 1.08-8.00 log (IU/mL).
Clinical Significance
Intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of active HCV infection in individuals with antibody evidence of HCV
infection, and to aid in the management of patients with known active HCV infection, including Sustained Virologic Response (SVR) determination.
This assay is not intended to be used in screening blood, plasma, serum, tissue, or tissue donors for HCV.
infection, and to aid in the management of patients with known active HCV infection, including Sustained Virologic Response (SVR) determination.
This assay is not intended to be used in screening blood, plasma, serum, tissue, or tissue donors for HCV.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIMAM (Immunology, Alinity M)
Last Updated: June 7, 2023