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HelpTest Code LSU: HCVVL Hepatitis C by Quantitative PCR, Blood
Additional Codes
HCV Genotyping will reflex if needed
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB887
Epic Description: HEPATITIS C RNA, QUANTITATIVE, PCR
Synonym
HCV Viral Load
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
3 – Lavender, EDTA |
6.0 mL | 5.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
7 days refrigerated
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Draw blood in three lavender tubes. If delivery will be delayed more than 24 hours, spin and separate plasma. Store at -20 to -80° C (up to 6 weeks). Separated plasma may be stored at 2-8° C for three days. The plasma sample can be frozen/thawed up to 5 times.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 2.5 mL
Performing Lab
Ochsner LSU Shreveport Molecular Lab
Assay Frequency
Monday-Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
5 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CPT Code Information
87522