HCV RNA By PCR, Qn Rfx Geno (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000874


Alias/See Also
LAB9406: HCV RNA by PCR, Qn Rfx Geno (LabCorp Only) | LABCORP EAP: 550100


CPT Codes
87522x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Frozen) Min Vol: 1


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Frozen) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Frozen) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: WHITE TOP: (Frozen) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Frozen) Min Vol: 1


Instructions
Adults: 5 mL gel-barrier tube *Minimum: 3 mL gel-barrier tube*


Transport Temperature
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: THE PATIENT’s AGE AND GENDER MUST BE INCLUDED ON THE TEST REQUEST FORM. Specimen: Serum Volume: 3.5 ml Minimum Volume: 2 ml Container: Red top tube or gel barrier tube Collection: Separate serum from cells within two hours of collection. Patient preparation: Patient should be fasting for at least eight hours. Causes for rejection: gross hemolysis; gross lipemia; improper labeling; non-fasting specimen; patient younger than 14 years of age. Stability: Room temperature: 72 hours Refrigerated: 72 hours Frozen: 7 days


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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