ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative Real-Time PCR with Reflex to Genotype : 2002685

Mnemonic: HCV QT GR

Methodology: Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction/Nucleic Acid Sequencing
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 6-11 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), plasma preparation tube, or serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells within six hours of collection. Transfer 3.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. OR Transport 3.5 mL plasma in original container. (Min: 1.5 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: Heparinized specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): On Cells: Ambient: 6 hours. After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 6 weeks
Reference Interval:
 
Available Separately Components Reference Interval
0098268Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR Not Detected
0055593Hepatitis C Virus Genotyping By report

Interpretive Data: Refer to individual components.
Note: The limit of quantification for the HCV Quantitative RNA assay is 1.6 log IU/mL (43 IU/mL). If the assay DID NOT DETECT the virus, the test result will be reported as "<1.6 log IU/mL (<43 IU/mL)." If the assay DETECTED the presence of the virus but was not able to accurately quantify the number of copies the test result will be reported as "Not Quantified."

If Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative Real-Time PCR result is greater than or equal to 2.8 log IU/mL, then Hepatitis C Virus Genotyping by PCR & Sequencing will be added. Additional charges apply.
CPT Code(s): 87522 Hep C quantitative; if reflexed, add 87902 Genotype
 
 

 

 

 
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