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HelpTest Code HCVQT Hepatitis C Virus Quantitative by NAAT
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SST
Collection Instructions
Centrifuge and aliquot specimen within 24 hours of collection
Collection Volume
3 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1.5 mL
Rejection Criteria
Serum in SST tube >24 hours from time of collection. Any other sample type than Gel Serum.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Refrigerated serum in SST stable 24 hours. Refrigerated serum in aliquot tube stable up to 6 days.
Alias
HCVQN; Hepatitis C RNA; Hepatitis C Viral Load
CPT
87522
Acceptable Collection Container
SST
LOINC
11011-4
Testing Volume
0.8 mL
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
EPIC Code
LAB887A
Days and Times Performed
Twice a week
Stat Availability
No
Turn Around Time
1-5 days
Lab Department
Microbiology