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Test Code IMML57 Hepatitis C by PCR, Quant

Clinical Information

Used to monitor HCV RNA levels to assess disease progression and/or monitoring a patient's response to anti-HCV therapy.

Synonym

  • HEPCQP
  • HCV Viral Load

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Specimen Source: Peripheral blood
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL (serum)

Specimen Collection Information

Separate serum within 24 hours of collection by centrifuging at 1500g for 10 minutes at 2-25°C

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days

Reference Values

HCV QUANT: <15 IU/mL

HCV QUANT LOG: <1.18 IU/mL

Interpretation

This test was performed using a real time PCR assay. The dynamic range for this assay is 15-100,000,000 IU/mL. 

Method Description

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

4 days

Reporting Name

HCV Quantitative by PCR

CPT Code Information

87522

LOINC Code Information

49758-6
11259-9