Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Quantitative, RNA PCR (Nongraphical) With Reflex to Genotyping*

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Category:

Turnaround Time: 3 - 5 days
CPT Code: 87522
Test Type: 3 mL Serum or plasma
Stability Time:

Freeze (preferred) or refrigerate. Stable at room temperature for 24 hours or refrigerated for 72 hours. Stable frozen for six weeks.

Overview:

Quantitation of hepatitis C virus with reflex to HCV genotype if viral load is >1000 IU/mL.

The quantifiable range of the assay is 15 IU/mL to 100,000,000 IU/mL.

Kleiber J, Walter T, Haberhausen G, Tsang S, Babiel R, Rosenstraus M. Performance characteristics of a quantitative, homogeneous TaqMan RT-PCR test for HCV RNA. J Mol Diagn. 2000 Aug; 2(3):158-166. PubMed 11229521

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

This procedure does not provide serial monitoring; it is intended for one-time use only. If serial monitoring is required, please order 550100 HCV RNA by PCR, Qn Rfx Geno.

Gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or plasma preparation tube (PPT™)

Centrifuge sample within 24 hours of collection. Transfer serum/plasma to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube. Ship frozen (preferred). Plasma from a PPT™ can be frozen and shipped in situ. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit a separate frozen specimen for each test requested.

If reflex test is performed, additional charges/CPT code(s) may apply.