HCV Quant PCR Confirmatory Reflex to Genotyping
| Abbrev Code: | HCVPCRRFX | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6673 | Order Name: | Hepatitis C Screen Reflex to HCV RNA Quant and Genotype |
| Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay, molecular | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87522 x1, 87522 x1, 87902 x1, 87902 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported within 3 days. Reactive results are sent to the reference lab for genotyping Sun-Sat and reported within 5-8 days. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 8 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 3.8 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel) & purple (EDTA) |
| Collection Instructions: | Serum is preferred. EDTA plasma is also acceptable. Serum is the only acceptable sample for neonates. |
| Causes for Rejection: | See Individual Test Codes (LAB6672, LAB6673 and LAB9465). A green (lithium heparin gel tube) is unacceptable for screening. For a reactive HCV antibody screen, the sample must be frozen within 72 hours of collection to analyze the Hepatitis C RNA, Quantitation and Hepatitis C Genotyping. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection and aliquot 4 mL, 1.8 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator up to 3 days. Freeze samples if transport time is greater than 3 days. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated or frozen temperature. |
| Stability: | 72 hours refrigerated; 4 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Nonreactive. Assay performance characteristics have not been established for newborns, infants or children. |
| Use: | Used for patients born between 1945-1965, following the CDC recommendations. Can also be used for any patient for which it is clinically recommended. |
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