Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2675
  • Soft Test Code:
  • HPCQN
Alternate Names
  • Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR
Clinical Significance

Useful in monitoring therapy and/or disease progression. Reportable range is 15 to 100,000,000 IU/mL (1.18-8.00 log IU/mL)


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Overview

If samples are to be shipped, they should be packaged and labeled in compliance with applicable country and/or international regulations covering the transport of samples and etiologic agents.

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

3.0 mL Serum from a SST Gold Top Tube
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL Serum*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge and separate serum from cells within 24 hours


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 24 Hours

    Whole blood unspun

  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 6 Days

    Storage of serum after separation

  • Ultra Frozen (-70° C or colder or by dry ice): 6 Months

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

HCV RNA, QN, Real-Time PCR Not detected  Log IU/mL
HCV RNA, QN, Real-Time PCR Not detected  IU/mL


Methodology:
  • Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Clinical Significance

Useful in monitoring therapy and/or disease progression. Reportable range is 15 to 100,000,000 IU/mL (1.18-8.00 log IU/mL)


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Tuesday
Friday
Departments
  • Molecular Diagnostics
Turn Around Time

2 to 3 days


Coding & Compliance

CPT Coding

87522