HCV RNA Quantitative PCR; HCV RNA Quantitative PCR
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Hepatitis C RNA Quantitative RT PCR, Plasma
Test ID: HCVRNA
Test
Method
Real-Time PCR
Report Includes
Specimens
Plasma (EDTA)
Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
5-May-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Plasma (EDTA)
Collection Containers
Preferred
Plasma (EDTA lavender top)
Acceptable
Plasma (PPT potassium EDTA white-top)
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 | 72 hours |
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| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 84 days |
Test Version
5-May-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Real-Time PCR
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| HCV RNA, Quantitative, PCR | IU/mL |
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| HCV RNA, Quantitative, PCR | Log IU/mL |
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Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
5-May-2023
Interface / Setup
Test Version
5-May-2023