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Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, RT-PCR with Reflex to Genotype LiPA (11348)
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
HCV
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB07480
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
2-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-6 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in a (red-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 42 Days
Rejection Criteria
Received room temp
Test Volume Required
3 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection.
Comments
No insurance authorization required.
CPT Codes
87522
Revised
09-27-22