ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative bDNA with Reflex to Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (RIBA), Supplemental : 2002683

Mnemonic: HCVBD RR

Methodology: Quantitative Branched Chain DNA/Qualitative Recombinant Immunoblot Assay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), plasma preparation tube, or serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 4 hours. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL 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. Heparinized specimens. Non-frozen, re-frozen, or thawed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): On Cells: Ambient: 4 hours. After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen at -20°C: 72 hours; Frozen at -70°C: 4 months
Reference Interval:
 
Available Separately Components Reference Interval
0051811Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative bDNA Not detected
0020104Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (RIBA), Supplemental Negative

Interpretive Data: 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.

If Hepatitis C Quantitative bDNA is less than 2.8 log IU/mL, then Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (RIBA) Supplemental will be added.
CPT Code(s): 87522 HCV Quant bDNA; if reflexed add 86804 HCV RIBA
 
 

 

 

 
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