Test Code LAB14296 HCV RNA DETECTION QUANTITATION PCR
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| SST | Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 5 mL | 2 mL | 1.5 mL | 3 days |
| SST | Serum | Frozen | 5 mL | 2 mL | 1.5 mL | 42 days |
Serum must be separated from cells within 24-hours of collection.
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Monday, Wednesday, Friday / same day / 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-2
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes