Test Code LAB14297 HCV RNA QUANT BY PCR WITH REFLEX TO GENOTYPE
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| SST | Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 8 mL | 4 mL | 3 mL | 3 days |
| SST | Serum | Frozen | 8 mL | 4 mL | 3 mL | 42 days |
Serum must be separated from cells within 24-hours of collection.
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Monday, Wednesday, Friday / 3 days / Not available STAT
Method
RT-PCR
CPT Code(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| HCV RNA Quant PCR | 87522 |
Instrumentation
Roche COBAS 6800
Reference Range
All ages: Undetected
Section
Chemistry-1
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes