Hepatitis C Quantitative Viral Load, PCR
Order Name
HCV QT PCR
Test Number: 5593950
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5593950
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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HCV PCR Quantitative IU/mL
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Polymerase Chain Reaction | 11011-4 |
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HCV PCR Quantitative Log IU/mL
|
Polymerase Chain Reaction | 38180-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2.5 mL (1.5 mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Frozen |
| Alternate 1 | 2.5 mL (1.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | Preferred Specimen is 2.5 mL (1.5 mL) Plasma or Serum from EDTA (Lavender Top) or Clot Activator SST Centrifuge specimen and separate plasma or serum from cells within 6 hours of collection. Stability: Freshly drawn specimens whole blood may be held at 2 to 30°C for up to 6 hours prior to centrifugation. Serum or plasma specimens may be stored frozen at -20°C or lower for up to 60 days. Avoid multiple freeze/thaws. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Expected TAT | 5-7 Days |
| Clinical Use | To determine the viral load of HCV. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87522 |
| Lab Section | Molecular Diagnostic |