Test Details
Methodology
RT-PCR
Result Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
This test is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of HCV infection.
Limitations
The quantifiable range of this assay is 15 IU/mL to 100,000,000 IU/mL.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum or plasma
Volume
2.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Container
Gel-barrier tube, lavender top (EDTA) tube or plasma preparation tube (PPT™)
Collection Instructions
Centrifuge sample within 24 hours of collection. Transfer serum/plasma to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube. Ship frozen (preferred). Plasma from a PPT™ can be frozen and shipped in situ. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit a separate frozen specimen for each test requested.
Storage Instructions
Freeze (preferred) or refrigerate. Stable at room temperature for 24 hours or refrigerated for 72 hours. Stable frozen for six weeks.
Causes for Rejection
Incorrect anticoagulant; PPT™ not centrifuged
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 550870 | HCV RNA Diagnosis, NAA | 50023-1 | 550868 | HCV RNA, Quantitation | IU/mL | 11011-4 |
| 550870 | HCV RNA Diagnosis, NAA | 50023-1 | 550869 | HCV RNA, log10 | log10 IU/mL | 38180-6 |
| 550870 | HCV RNA Diagnosis, NAA | 50023-1 | 550884 | Test Information: | N/A | |
| Order Code | 550870 | |||||
| Order Code Name | HCV RNA Diagnosis, NAA | |||||
| Order Loinc | 50023-1 | |||||
| Result Code | 550868 | |||||
| Result Code Name | HCV RNA, Quantitation | |||||
| UofM | IU/mL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 11011-4 | |||||
| Order Code | 550870 | |||||
| Order Code Name | HCV RNA Diagnosis, NAA | |||||
| Order Loinc | 50023-1 | |||||
| Result Code | 550869 | |||||
| Result Code Name | HCV RNA, log10 | |||||
| UofM | log10 IU/mL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 38180-6 | |||||
| Order Code | 550870 | |||||
| Order Code Name | HCV RNA Diagnosis, NAA | |||||
| Order Loinc | 50023-1 | |||||
| Result Code | 550884 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Test Information: | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | N/A |
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 550877 | HCV RNA, Quant Reflex | 550878 | HCV RNA, Quantitation | IU/mL | 11011-4 |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 550877 | |||||
| Order Name | HCV RNA, Quant Reflex | |||||
| Result Code | 550878 | |||||
| Result Name | HCV RNA, Quantitation | |||||
| UofM | IU/mL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 11011-4 | |||||
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 550877 | HCV RNA, Quant Reflex | 550879 | HCV RNA, log10 | log10 IU/mL | 38180-6 |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 550877 | |||||
| Order Name | HCV RNA, Quant Reflex | |||||
| Result Code | 550879 | |||||
| Result Name | HCV RNA, log10 | |||||
| UofM | log10 IU/mL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 38180-6 | |||||