Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
Details
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Assay category
The analytical performance characteristics of this assay have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. The modifications have not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 3 mL plasma collected and separated from an EDTA (lavender-top) tube |
| Alternative specimen(s) | Plasma collected in: PPT potassium EDTA (white-top) tube • Serum |
| Minimum volume | 1 mL |
| Collection instructions | Do not freeze whole blood or any samples stored in primary tube. Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be stored at 2-25°C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. Separate plasma or serum from cells within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Follow manufacturer's instructions for collection tube handling. |
| Transport container | Transport tube |
| Transport temperature | Refrigerated (cold packs) |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: 72 hours Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 84 days |
| Reject criteria | Whole blood samples >24 hours old • Frozen whole blood |
Reference Range(s)
| HCV RNA, QN, Real-Time PCR | Not Detected (Log IU/mL) |
| HCV RNA, QN, Real-Time PCR | Not Detected (IU/mL) |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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