Lab Use Only - Hepatitis C RNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR

Message
Collect a full tube, following standard venipuncture techniques.


Test Code
LAB17526 HCQRP


Alias/See Also
HCQRP


CPT Codes
87522

Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Do not freeze whole blood or any samples stored in primary tube. Freshly drawn whole blood specimens may be stored at 2-25°C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation and separation from cells.Minimum Testing Volume: 1.0 mL Plasma/SerumTransport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 72 HoursRefrigerated : 14 DaysFrozen: 84 Days Causes for Rejection: Whole blood samples greater than 24 hours oldFrozen whole blood


Report Available
4-Days


Clinical Significance
1230171091



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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