Share to
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Bluesky
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
Share to
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Bluesky
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
Back to Test Catalogue
Test ID: HCVRNA

Hepatitis C RNA Quantitative RT PCR, Plasma

Test Overview

Method

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Result Included

HCV RNA Quantitative PCR; HCV RNA Quantitative PCR

Specimen

Specimen Type

Plasma (EDTA)

Containers

Preferred Containers

Plasma (EDTA lavender top)

Acceptable Containers

Plasma (PPT potassium EDTA white-top)

Volume

Sample Volume

3.0 mL

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be stored at 2°C to 25°C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. Separate within 24 hours of collection.

Stability

Ambient Refrigerated Frozen
72 hours 14 days 84 days

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. HCV RNA, Quantitative, PCR
    IU/mL
    Not detected
  2. HCV RNA, Quantitative, PCR
    Log IU/mL
    Not detected

Referral Location

Out-of-Country

Test Version

Last Updated

2023-05-05