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HelpTest Code LAB1834 Hepatitis C Virus, Quantitation by PCR
Additional Codes
HCVQN
Clinical System Name
Hepatitis C Virus, Quantitation by PCR
Synonyms
BDNA Hepatitis C
HCV RNA Quantitation
HCV RNA testing
HCVQNT
Hep C PCR
Hep C RNA Testing
Hepatitis C Branch DNA
Hepatitis C PCR
Hepatitis C RNA quantitation by PCR
Hepatitis C Virus by PCR
Hepatitis C by PCR
HCV RNA Quant
Viral Load-Hepatitis C
PCR-Hepatitis C
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA, Red, or Gold/SST
Preferred Vol: 5.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 2.0 mL
Note: Deliver to the Lab immediately. Specimen must be centrifuged within TWO hours of blood draw. This test can share a tube with other viral PCR testing, but a separate tube needs to be collected if Hematology (CBC, Platelet, ESR, etc.) testing is ordered.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Dark Green/Sodium Heparin
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage Location: Spin blood within TWO hours of collection, transfer 1.0 mL serum or plasma to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with a large Cerner label.
Off-site Collection: Spin sample within TWO hours of collection, freeze serum or plasma in plastic aliquot container. Ship frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp |
|
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| Refrigerated | ||
| Frozen |
|
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M, Th | 2 - 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Molecular Virology Lab
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
87522
Methodology
Method: Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RTPCR)
Analytical Volume: 1.0 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
| < 300 IU/mL |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Hepatitis C RNA, Quantitative |
| Reference Test Number: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier. Weekends and Holidays courier on dry ice to UW NW220. |