ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0051630: Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative bDNA with Reflex to Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (RIBA), Supplemental |
| Test Mnemonic: HCVBC RR | |
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Methodology: Branched Chain DNA/Recombinant Immunoblot Assay
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 1-5 days |
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Collect: One 7 mL SST, PPT, or one 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA)
Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma, frozen (Min: 0.2 mL). Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma, frozen. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Remarks: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Separate serum or plasma from cells within two hours. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in ACD. Nonfrozen, heparinized, thawed, or refrozen specimens. Polystyrene tubes. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 12 hours; Frozen: 3 days |
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Refer to individual components. ARUP intends use of this panel for diagnostic purposes. |
| Note: | |
| A qualitative PCR assay with a detection limit of 50 IU/mL, Hepatitis C Virus RNA Qualitative PCR (0098264), is available for the assessment of lower levels of HCV viremia. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87522; if reflexed add 86804 |