Hepatitis C Virus RNA by PCR Qualitative (HCV RNA )
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| Synonyms:
| HCV RNA Qualitative |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) SST (serum separator), Red (no preservative) or Purple (EDTA) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Collection: | Separate and transfer serum or plasma to a Purple screw capped aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport. Freeze at -20°C.
Purple screw cap tubes are available from AnMed Health Laboratory Services.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Hemolysis; green-top (heparin) tube; specimen not frozen; PPT™ not centrifuged; specimen received in ”pop-top” or ”snap-cap” tube; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | |
| Methodology: | Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification and DNA pobe detection |
| Test Use: | Detect and confirm hepatitis C virus infection |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | Specimen sent to LabCorp. LabCorp test # 550400.
Detection of HCV.
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| Testing Facility: | LabCorp |