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HelpTest Code HCVP1 Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA PCR, Quantitative
Infectious
Additional Codes
LOINC: 38180-6
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL x 2 tubes
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Yellow/Red top (plain)
Specimen Volume: 5mL x 2 tubes
Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Plasma/Serum
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 2mL
Days and Times Performed
Tuesday, Thursday, TAT 6 working days
Methodology
Real-time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction, Quantitative
Service Code
1033017
Update
Last updated 22/05/2021
Unacceptable Condition
| Whole blood | Frozen or hemolysis |
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Specimen Stability
| Whole blood (EDTA/plain) | 72 hours, ambient/refrigerated |
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| Plasma/Serum | 7 days, refrigerated |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 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
Reference
1.5E+01 - 1.0E+08 IU/mL
(1.18 - 8.00 log IU/mL)