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Intended Use
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.
Methodology
Real-Time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: SST
Supplies: Sarstedt Polystyrene 13x75 ml tube with plug cap (standard In-House tube)
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into labeld plastic vial.
3. Freeze.
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.75 ml
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 84 days | |
| Refrigerated | 6 days |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Tuesday and Friday
Reference Values
Undetected
Report Available
1 to 3 days
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Monument Health in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HCV RNA | HCV RNA Detect/Quant,S | 11011-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 97291 | HCV RNA Detect/Quant, S | 11011-4 |
CPT Code Information
87522
Reporting Name
HCV RNA Detect/Quant, S