PrEP Hepatitis C Virus RNA, QN, Real Time PCR

Test Code
136691


CPT Codes
87522<br>Non-orderable Reflex Code

Preferred Specimen
3 mL serum


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube, separated


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 PCR

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 9 days


Reference Range
Not detected




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.