4677

Test CODE NAME

4677

Hepatitis C Virus RNA Qualitative PCR

Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 3 days
Specimen Required:

Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR lavender (EDTA) - 1.5 ml serum or plasma.

Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate from cells within 6 hours of collection AND Transfer plasma in a Standard Transfer Tube.

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICALLY FROZEN.

Stability : Plasma or serum removed from cells: Frozen: 1 month

NOTE: * This test is not available for New York patients, please refer to test code X451 for specimen requirements.*

  

Performing Laboratory
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
CPT Code(s): 87521