| Test CODE | NAME |
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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
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| CPT Code(s): | 87521 |