HCV RNA (IU) (LABCORP)

Test Code
1230300708


Alias/See Also
LAB99975: HCV RNA (International Units) | LABCORP EAP: 550265


Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Frozen) Min Vol: 2.3


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Frozen) Min Vol: 2.3
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Frozen) Min Vol: 2.3
LABCORP LAB: WHITE TOP: (Frozen) Min Vol: 2.3
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Frozen) Min Vol: 2.3


Instructions
Collect in a Viral Transport System. Nasopharyngeal swab, One swab in viral transport


Transport Temperature
Freeze. Per the package insert: Swabs in viral transport media are stable for 30 days at -15 degrees C or below. Swabs in viral transport media are also stable for 4 hours at room temperature and three days refrigerated (2 to 8 degrees C). Rejection Criteria: Improper collection; inadequate specimen; improper labeling; specimen leaked in transit; quantity not sufficient for analysis; name discrepancies; specimen exceeding storage requirements; specimen types other than nasopharyngeal swab in viral transport media


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 7200 min
Routine: 7200 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 7200 min
Life or Death: 7200 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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