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Hepatitis C Virus RNA, Quantitative, RT-PCR
MessagePerformed in the Chemistry Laboratory, x5820
10.2018
10.2018
Test Code
HCVRN
Alias/See Also
HCV RNA, PCR
CPT Codes
87522
Preferred Specimen
Plasma
Minimum Volume
10 mL whole blood EDTA.
Instructions
Centrifuge within 6 hours of collection
Transport Container
Lavender Top (EDTA); Cryogenic Vial (5mL), frozen or dry ice
Transport Temperature
Room temperature for whole blood, Frozen or dry ice for plasma
Specimen Stability
20 - 25 °C: 24 hours
2 - 8 °C: 3 days
– 20 °C: 60 days
2 - 8 °C: 3 days
– 20 °C: 60 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 2x per week (Monday and Thursday)
Reference Range
Not Detected.
The test in use at Tufts Medical Center (Abbott Real-Time PCR on the m2000) can accurately quantify as low as 12 IU/mL.
The test in use at Tufts Medical Center (Abbott Real-Time PCR on the m2000) can accurately quantify as low as 12 IU/mL.
Clinical Significance
This test is used as an aid in the management of patients undergoing anti-viral therapy
