ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hepatitis C Virus RNA Qualitative PCR : 0098264

Mnemonic: HEP C PCR

Methodology: Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 2-4 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), plasma preparation tube, or serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 6 hours.
PPT:
Transport 2 mL plasma in original collection tube. (Min: 0.25 mL)
All others:
Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.25 mL)


Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.


Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in ACD or polystyrene tubes. Heparinized specimens. Specimens thawed and refrozen.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): On Cells: Ambient: 6 hours. After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 4 months
Reference Interval:
Not Detected
Interpretive Data: The lower limit of detection is 50 IU/mL.

An internal control monitors the specimen for inadequate specimen extraction or the presence of inhibitors in the specimen. False positive results may occur.  A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or hepatitis C virus RNA concentrations below the limit of detection by the assay.

This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell, Tissues and Cellular Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P).

CPT Code(s): 87521 
Cross References: HCV Qualitative PCR (Hepatitis C Virus RNA Qualitative PCR)
 
 

 

 

 
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