HCV rna by PCR, viral load Hepatitis C rna PCR quant Viral load, Hepatitis C
Test Code
HCV PCR QNT
Specimen Requirements
Minimum of 3.0 mL serum
Supplies for Submission
SST/Gold Top (1)
Specimen Collection
Allow serum separator tube (SST) contents to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes.
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Label a plastic transport tube with two identifiers. Acceptable identifiers include patient’s name, date of birth, social security number, requisition number, and medical record number. Label the tube as serum.
Transfer serum to the tube and refrigerate.
Storage Requirements
Refrigerated. Specimens are stable if refrigerated for 6 days or frozen for 12 weeks.