Hepatitis C – HCV RNA (Quantitative) by PCR, Plasma

Test Name

Hepatitis C – HCV RNA (Quantitative) by PCR, Plasma

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Test Code

H0010b

Test Components/ Genes/ Parameters

Hepatitis C

Sample Report

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Test Information

TAT DETAILS

Daily by 6 pm; Report next day

PRE-TEST INSTRUCTIONS

Patient history needed

CLINICAL UTILITY

The HCV RNA PCR test is used to determine whether the hepatitis C virus (HCV) exists in your bloodstream.

SPECIMEN STABILITY

48 hrs

METHODOLOGY

RT-PCR

STORAGE TEMPERATURE

2-8°C, Do not freeze

SPECIMEN TYPE

3ml plasma in K2 EDTA (Lavender top) tube

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Test?

Hepatitis C – HCV RNA (Quantitative) by PCR, Plasma

What does it measure?

The HCV RNA PCR test is used to determine whether the hepatitis C virus (HCV) exists in your bloodstream.

How to prepare yourself for the test?

When should you consider this test/ when this test is recommended?

Test Process/ how is the (test name) test performed?

A healthcare professional will collect blood sample from the patient with suspected hepatitis

What are the risks of the (test name) test?

How to read the test report?/ What the results may indicate?

Report will show the viral load of HCV