Hepatitis C RNA Quant HEPCRNA

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Hepatitis C Virus RNA Detection by PCR

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Hepatitis C Virus RNA Detection by PCR

Clinical Info

This test is intended for monitoring HCV viral loads in patients with known HCV infection. For diagnosis of new HCV infections, order "Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody, IgG with Reflex to HCV Molecular Detection, Quantitative".

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Plasma Prepared Tube

Collection Instructions

Specimen must arrive same day as drawn.
Container/Tube: Plasma preparation tube (PPT), Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, and Gold top tube
Specimen: 2.5 mL plasma or serum ( 0.75 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability:
4 Hours Room Temperature
3 Days Refrigerated
60 Days frozen
Serum or Plasma (EDTA) may be used, freshly drawn whole blood may be held for 4 hours at room temperature. Strongly suggest keeping specimens refrigerated during transport. Note: If requesting multiple tests on the specimen, please submit a separate specimen for each test requested

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

4 Hours Room Temperature
3 Days Refrigerated
60 Days frozen
Serum or Plasma (EDTA) may be used, freshly drawn whole blood may be held for 4 hours at room temperature. Strongly suggest keeping specimens refrigerated during transport. Note: If requesting mu

Methodology

Abbott Alinity m HCV Quant Assay by RT-PCR
Note: This test is intended for monitoring HCV antiviral therapy. For diagnosis, use the Hepatitis C antibody test which reflexes to HCV RNA qualitative confirmatory test if reactive.

Days Performed

Monday - Saturday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

CPT Code:
87522

PDM

6350030

Result Interpretation

Not detected
Linear range: 12-100,000,000 IU/mL
Log: 1.08-8.00 IU/mL

Forms

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