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HelpTest ID BLOD0343 Hepatitis C RNA Quantitative PCR, Monitoring
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
Test is affected by Hemolysis. Hemolysis is inhibitory of PCR testing. Specimen should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Methodology
Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87522
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 22870 | HCV RNA Log IU/mL |
| 22869 | HCV RNA IU/mL |
| 22886 | HCV RNA |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 20 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | |
| Frozen | 60 days | Preferred for transport |
Analytical Time
1 – 3 days