ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative by Real-Time PCR with Reflex to Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (RIBA), Supplemental : 2002686

Mnemonic: HCV QT RR

Methodology: Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction/Qualitative Recombinant Immunoblot
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 6 hours. Transfer 3.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.8 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
0020104Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (RIBA), Supplemental Negative

Interpretive Data: Refer to individual components.

ARUP intends use of this panel for diagnostic purposes.
Note: If Hepatitis C Quantitative, Real-Time PCR is less than 1.6 log IU/mL, then Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (RIBA) Supplemental will be added.

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."
CPT Code(s): 87522 HCV Quant PCR; if reflexed add 86804 HCV RIBA
 
 

 

 

 
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