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
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Polymerase Chain Reaction | 38180-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| 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 |
| Internal Comments | 2/7/14 This assay has a lower limit of detection (LOD) of 15 IU/mL 9/9/13 PREVIOUS Range: To determine the viral load of HCV. Linear Range of 43-69,000,000 IU/mL. 10/2/17 update spec proc -jk Centrifuge specimen and separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Then transfer 2.5mL plasma/serum into two sterile, plastic, aliquot tubes. Aliquots may be stored at Refrigerated (2-8'C) up to 72 hours or stored frozen up to 60 days. If shipping, specimens MUST BE FROZEN and shipped on dry ice. Stability: Room Temperature N/A, Refrigerated 72hrs, Frozen 60 Days. 02/25: Updated instructions - SN 9/10/19 Ticket 688865 - lower required specimen volumes and number of labels and please lower volumes to 2.5 mL (1.5mL) - JK 12/8/20 moved back to RML ~~(This is a temporary send out) Reference Lab: Quest Test Code: 35645 Click Here to view information on the Quest website. 9-7-21 extending whole blood stability - JK |
| Lab Section | Molecular Diagnostic |