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HelpTest Code LAB887 Hepatitis C Virus PCR, Blood, Quantitative
Infectious
Reporting Title
Hepatitis C Virus PCR, Blood, Quantitative
Methodology
Real-Time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Useful For
Useful for: Detection of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection before the appearance of HCV antibodies in serum (ie, <2 months from exposure)
Detection and confirmation of chronic HCV infection
Quantification of HCV RNA in serum of patients with chronic HCV infection (HCV antibody-positive)
Monitoring disease progression in chronic HCV infection and response to antiviral therapy
Determining cure and detection of relapse after completion of antiviral therapy
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services- RMH Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Container/Tube: Gold SST, Red Serum Tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Allow specimen to fully clot.
2. Centrifuge the specimen within 24 hours of collection.
3. Aliquot serum into plastic screw-capped vial.
Specimen Stability
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Special Container |
|
Serum |
Frozen |
12 weeks |
|
|
|
Refrigerated |
6 days |
|
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (Preferred)
Frozen (Acceptable)
Reference Values
Not Detected
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday Continuous
Saturday and Sunday Day shift only