Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR QHCVQN
Method(s) | Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | Two 3 mL lavender top tube (Min: 2 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.
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Stability | Ambient: 72 hours Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 84 days |
Unacceptable Conditions |
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Schedule | Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Billing Code | 9011348 |
CPTCode | 87522 |
Notes | Performing Laboratory - Quest Diagnostics - Pittsburgh Lab |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
HCV RNA, QN, Real-Time PCR: Not detected Log IU/mL |