Test Detail
Hepatitis C Virus Quantitative
Back to Test Directory| Test Description |
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| Hepatitis C Virus Detection and Quantification by NAAT | |||||
| Panel Components | |||||
| Hepatitis C Virus Quantitative | |||||
| Performed | Avg. Turnaround Time | Method | |||
| Coralville, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F |
7 - 10 business days | Real-Time Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA) | |||
| Fee | CPT Code(s) | ||||
| No charge | 87522 | ||||
| Specimen Requirements | |||||
| Specimen Type: | 1.2 mL or more serum or plasma preferred. A minimum of 0.7 mL is acceptable. | ||||
| Collection Instructions: | Whole blood can be stored at 2 degrees C to 30 degrees C and must be centrifuged within 6 hours of specimen collection. Separate the plasma or serum from the pelleted red blood cells following the manufacturer's instructions for the tube used. Serum: Use serum tubes or serum separator tubes. |
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| Temperature and Stability: | Refrigerated (2-8°C); stable for 5 days. | ||||
| Unacceptable Conditions: | Whole blood, samples with less than 0.24 mL, leaking samples, samples greater than 5 days since collection. Samples that have been at room temperature for more than 24 hours. | ||||
| Expected Results: | |||||
| Hepatitis C Virus RNA: Not Detected/Invalid/Detected. Value in IU/mL for Detected only. Log10 Value for Detected only. Analytical Interpretation. Clinical Interpretation. | |||||
| Shipping: | |||||
| Wrap specimen container in absorbent material and place inside a biohazard bag. Transport specimen with cold pack. Ship to the Coralville location. | |||||
| Comments | |||||
| A positive initial Hepatitis C antibody screen is required for this test. Tests of Public Health Significance (TOPHS): All tests submitted to SHL at no charge as Tests of Public Health Significance (TOPHS) must come from State of Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)-approved test sites, such as Community-Based Screening Services (CBSS) and Integrated Testing Services (ITS) sites. To qualify as TOPHS testing individuals must meet the following criterion. Only one criterion applies for HCV RNA testing: 1. Persons with reactive hepatitis C antibody results -- select "Previous related diagnosis/therapy" as an indicated risk. Only request this test on persons who are known to have a reactive HCV antibody result. The HCV RNA test is NOT a screening test and should not be requested unless an individual is known to have had a reactive HCV antibody result. A rapid reactive HCV antibody result, as well as documentation of past reactive HCV antibody results, are acceptable. | |||||
| Alternate Names | |||||
| Hep C Quant, HCV NAAT | |||||
