Hepatitis C Viral-RNA w/Reflex to Genotype
Order Code:
HCVRE
Test Summary
HCV RNA Quantitative assays may be used to confirm EIA results, and to document persistent infection. The veteran affairs guidelines recommend Quantitative HCV RNA Assays for patients who received treatment. The same quantitative assay should be used throughout treatment.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
4 mL Serum or EDTA Plasma
Minimum Volume
3 mL serum or EDTA plasma
Instructions
Specimens may be stored at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. After centrifugation, transfer serum or EDTA plasma to plastic transport tube.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial, EDTA (lavender top) Tube and SST
Transport Temperature
Plasma - Refrigerated or Frozen
Whole Blood: Room Temperature
Whole Blood: Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- SST and EDTA (lavender tube(s)) not centrifuged:
- Room Temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 24 hours
- Frozen = n/a
- Serum and EDTA Plasma (spun down and serum/plasma transferred to plastic tube):
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 72 hours
- Frozen = 6 weeks
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
If whole blood is stored longer than 24 hours at room temp/refrigerated
Order Code
HCVRE
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB5658
Includes
When HCV RNA PCR QN is greater than 1000 reflex to Hepatitis C Viral RNA Genotype at an additional charge CPT code(s) 87902
CPT Code
- 87522
Billing Code
- 300757
CPT Statement
Methodology
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
FDA Status
HCVRNA is FDA approved, HCVGEN is not FDA approved. It was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday; Report available: 8 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
4 mL Serum or EDTA Plasma
Minimum Volume
3 mL serum or EDTA plasma
Instructions
Specimens may be stored at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. After centrifugation, transfer serum or EDTA plasma to plastic transport tube.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial, EDTA (lavender top) Tube and SST
Transport Temperature
Plasma - Refrigerated or Frozen
Whole Blood: Room Temperature
Whole Blood: Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- SST and EDTA (lavender tube(s)) not centrifuged:
- Room Temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 24 hours
- Frozen = n/a
- Serum and EDTA Plasma (spun down and serum/plasma transferred to plastic tube):
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 72 hours
- Frozen = 6 weeks
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
If whole blood is stored longer than 24 hours at room temp/refrigerated
Result Information
Methodology
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday; Report available: 8 days