Test Code HCV RNA QUANT VIRAL LOAD HCV RNA QUANT VIRAL LOAD
Department
Molecular
Specimen Type
Plasma or Serum
Method
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Container
EDTA (lavender) or No-additive with gel (gold top)
Special Requirements
Plasma/serum must be separated from cells within 24 hours of collection.
Standard Volume
4.5 ml
Minimum Volume
2 ml
Ship Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability Room Temp
Whole blood collected in SST (gold top) or EDTA (lavender top) may be stored and/or transported for up to 24 hours at 2°C to 25°C prior to plasma/serum preparation.
Stability Refrigerated
Upon separation of EDTA plasma or serum samples may be stored in secondary tubes for up to 6 days at 2°C to 8°C
Stability Frozen
Upon separation of EDTA plasma or serum samples may be stored in secondary tubes for up to 12 weeks at ≤-18°C
CPT Code
87522
Days Test Set Up
Tuesday and Thursday
Group Components
HCV RNA Quant (IU/mL)
HCV RNA Quant log