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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