Test Code LAB887 Hepatitis C RNA, Quantitative, PCR

Important Note

This test is temporarily unavailable through Monument Health Laboratories and the Mayo equivalent will need to be ordered until further notice.

For detection of quantification of hepatitis C viral RNA in serum before, during and after antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis C.

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

Detection and confirmation of chronic HCV infection.

Quantification of HCV RNA in serum of patients with chronic HCV infection (HCV antibody-positive).

Monitoring disease progression in chronic HCV infection and response to antiviral therapy.

Determining cure and detection of relapse after completion of antiviral therapy.

Real-Time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

RCH

Collection Container/Tube: Gold-Top SST

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL (Minimum 0.75 mL)

Refrigerated: 6 days

Frozen (Preferred): 12 weeks or up to 4 freeze/thaw cycles. Whichever comes first.

Monday and Thursday

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