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Hep E PCR
Clinical System Name
Hepatitis E Virus Quantitative by PCR
Synonyms
HEV
Viral load monitoring
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA or Gold SST
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: CPA -20 freezer, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection:
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | Room temp |
24 h |
| Refrigerated | 1 w | |
| Frozen |
1 w |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M and Th | 2 - 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221
Phone Number: (800) 522-2787
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
87799
Methodology
Method: Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Plasma or Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
The quantitative range of this assay is 3.3- 8.3 log IU/mL
(1,800 - 180,000,000 IU/mL). One IU/mL of HEV RNA is approximately
2.25 copies/mL.
A negative result (less than 3.3 log IU/mL or less than 1,800
IU/mL) does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the
patient specimen or HEV RNA concentrations below the level of
detection of the test. Inhibition may also lead to underestimation
of viral quantitation.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Hepatitis E Virus by Quantitative PCR |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier. |