Hepatitis C Viral RNA Quant Real Time PCR
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
- Hep C RNA PCR Quant
- Hepatitis C Viral Load
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
4 mL serum (SST tube) or plasma EDTA (lavender top) tube
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. Serum or EDTA plasma may be stored refrigerated for up to 72 hours or frozen for up to 6 weeks
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic Screw Cap Vial, EDTA (lavender top) tube and SST
Transport Temperature
SST and EDTA (lavender top) tubes not centrifuged: Room Temperature
Serum and EDTA Plasma (spun down and serum/plasma transferred to plastic tube: Refrigerated
Serum and EDTA Plasma (spun down and serum/plasma transferred to plastic tube: Refrigerated
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 temperature / refrigerated
Order Code
HCVRNA
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB232
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87522
Billing Code
- 300757
CPT Statement
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
FDA Status
FDA Approved
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 - Friday; MD; Report available: 1 - 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
4 mL serum (SST tube) or plasma EDTA (lavender top) tube
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. Serum or EDTA plasma may be stored refrigerated for up to 72 hours or frozen for up to 6 weeks
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic Screw Cap Vial, EDTA (lavender top) tube and SST
Transport Temperature
SST and EDTA (lavender top) tubes not centrifuged: Room Temperature
Serum and EDTA Plasma (spun down and serum/plasma transferred to plastic tube: Refrigerated
Serum and EDTA Plasma (spun down and serum/plasma transferred to plastic tube: Refrigerated
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 temperature / refrigerated
Result Information
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; MD; Report available: 1 - 4 days