HCV RNA by PCR --specimen collection information

MCL Laboratory specimen collection and test information
		Pearl (EDTA)
HCV RNA by PCR		5 mL
Alternative name(s)		5 mL

Lab section	Molecular Pathology
When performed	Monday-Friday
When reported	Monday-Friday 0700h-1500h


Sunquest code:	HCVRNA
EPIC Code:	HEPATITIS C RNA, QUANTITATIVE (VIRAL LOAD)




Important notes:	This test is not to be used for diagnosing infection of Hep C.

Rejection criteria:
Transportation notes:
Specimen preparation:	Specimen cannot be over 4 hours old, note time on Specimen Save form. If PEARL TOP received: Spin for 20 min at 3000RPMs, after spinning place pearl top in refrigerator save bucket. If PURPLE TOP received: spin for 20 min at 3000RPMs, remove plasma and place in save bucket.

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Last revised 11/14/2012