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Test Code LAB1834 Hepatitis C RNA Quantitative PCR, Monitoring

Additional Codes

Sanford Test Code: BLOD0343

Specimen Type/Requirements

Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum

Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma

 

Test is affected by Hemolysis. Hemolysis is inhibitory of PCR testing. Specimen should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     20 hours     
 Refrigerated     3 days     
 Frozen     60 days  Preferred for transport   

Performed Test Frequency

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Methodology

Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.5 mL   
 Minimum Volume     1.0 mL   

CPT

87522

Analytical Time

1 – 3 days

Interface Build Information

Result Code  Result Code Description
22870 HCV RNA Log IU/mL
22869 HCV RNA IU/mL
22886 HCV RNA