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Test ID HCVRP Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA Detection and Quantification, Real-Time Reverse Transcription-PCR, Prenatal, Serum


Ordering Guidance


For detection and quantification of hepatitis C RNA in serum for the diagnosis and monitoring progress of acute or chronic hepatitis C in women who are pregnant.



Shipping Instructions


1. Freeze serum immediately, and ship specimen frozen on dry ice only.

2. If shipment will be delayed for more than 24 hours, freeze serum at -20 to -80° C (up to 84 days) until shipment on dry ice.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.


Secondary ID

609749

Useful For

Detection of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection before the appearance of HCV antibodies in serum (ie, <2 months from exposure) in women who are pregnant

 

Detection and confirmation of chronic HCV infection in women who are pregnant

 

Quantification of HCV RNA in serum of women who are pregnant for monitoring disease progression of chronic HCV infection (HCV antibody-positive)

Specimen Type

Serum SST

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum SST Frozen (preferred) 84 days
  Refrigerated  6 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Reference Values

Undetected

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

87522

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-Microbiology Test Request (T244)

-Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728)