ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0055604: Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative by Real-Time PCR with Reflex to Genotype |
| Test Mnemonic: HCVRNAPR | |
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Methodology: Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequencing
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 6-11 days |
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Collect: One 6 mL SST, PPT, lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).
Transport: 2 mL serum or plasma, frozen. (Min: 1.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Specimens collected in a PPT should be submitted in original container. 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 plasma or serum from cells within two hours. Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized, nonfrozen, thawed or refrozen specimens. Polystyrene tubes. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 30 minutes; Refrigerated: 2 hours; Frozen: 4 months |
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Refer to individual components.
Please refer to Statement B in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. |
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| If Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative Real-Time PCR result is 2.8 log IU/mL, then Hepatitis C Genotype by PCR & Sequencing will be added. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87522 Hep C quantitative; if reflexed, add 87902 Genotype |