HCV RNA, PCR Quant

Test Code: TD_4571

CPT Code(s): 87522

$99

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

HCV RNA by PCR, viral load
HCV viral load
Hep C RNA by PCR Quant
Hepatitis C RNA PCR quant
Quantitative HCV RNA by PCR
Ultrasensitive Hepatitis C PCR
Viral load, Hepatitis C

Test Includes

HCV RNA, PCR Quant

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) by Roche COBAS 6800/8800 system

Rejection Criteria

Samples collected in heparin anticoagulant

Reference Range(s)

RANGE OF QUANTITATION: 15-100,000,000 IU/ML

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

EDTA (lavender top) tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL serum or plasma

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
6 days refrigerated
6 weeks frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to a polypropylene transport tube. Clearly label tube as EDTA plasma. Refrigerate.
When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.

Alternative Specimen

3 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 24 hours of collection. Transfer serum to a polypropylene transport tube. Clearly label tube as serum from a serum separator tube. Refrigerate.
When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.

HCV RNA, PCR Quant

$99

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Test Includes

Methodology

Rejection Criteria

Reference Range(s)

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Minimum Volume

Sample Stability

Transport Temperature

Collection Instructions

Alternative Specimen

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