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Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR QHCVQN

Specimen Required
Method(s)	Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Collect	One 3 mL lavender top tube (Min: 1 mL) Also acceptable: Plasma collected in: PPT potassium EDTA, serum.
Transport	* Collection Instructions * DO NOT FREEZE WHOLE BLOOD OR ANY SAMPLES STORED IN PRIMARY TUBE. Transport freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be stored at 2-25°C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. Separate plasma or serum from cells wthin 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Follow manufacturer's instructions for collection tube handling.
Stability	Ambient: 72 hours Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 84 days
Unacceptable Conditions	Whole blood samples greater than 24 hours old Frozen whole blood

Schedule	Sun, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri
Billing Code	9011348
CPTCode	87522
Notes	Performing Laboratory - Quest Diagnostics - Pittsburgh Lab
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
Lavender Cap Tube with K2 EDTA
Reference Interval
HCV RNA, QN, Real-Time PCR: Not detected Log IU/mL HCV RNA, QN, Real-Time PCR: Not detectedj IU/mL