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HelpTest Code HCVP1 Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA PCR, quantitative
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering code | LAB2088 |
|---|---|
| NBS code | LBC06183 |
| Service code | 1033017 |
Specimen Requirements
| Submit the following | ||
| Preferred | ||
| Light purple top | Red top | Gold top (SST) |
Preferred:
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Whole Blood/Plasma
Container/Tube: Light purple Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL x 2 tubes
Specimen Type: Whole Blood/Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SST)/Red Top (Plain)
Specimen Volume: 5.0 mL x 2 tubes
Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Serum/Plasma
Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL
Specimen Stability and Condition
| Whole blood (EDTA/plain) | 72 hours, ambient/refrigerated |
|---|---|
| Serum/Plasma | 7 days, refrigerated |
| Unsuitable condition (reject) | Whole Blood: Frozen or hemolysis |
Methodology
Real-time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction, Quantitative
Days and Times Performed
TAT 2 - 6 days
Reference Interval
1.5E+01 – 1.0E+08 IU/mL
(1.18 – 8.00 log IU/mL)
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Microbiology Laboratory (MML), Microbiology division, 67724384
Useful For
For detection and quantification of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA in human serum or plasma, and to monitor disease progression in chronic HCV infection and response to anti-HCV therapy
Update
Last updated 28/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
38180-6