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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB887 Hepatitis C RNA, Quantitative, PCR
Order Questions
| LAB887 Hepatitis C RNA, Quantitative, PCR |
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Collection Information
Please collect 2 x LAVENDER (EDTA) 6ML
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Gold-R | 6.0 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Lav4-R | 6.0 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Lav6-R | 6.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: Spin, aliquot plasma/serum into tube, send frozen to labTransport Temperature: Frozen
Transport Instructions: Send frozen plasma/serum to lab
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 2-8°C for 72 hours / 15-30°C for 4 hours
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: N/A
Refrigerate: 2-8°C for 72 hours including unprocessed time
Frozen: N/A
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| HCV QUALITATIVE VALUE | 10676-5 |
| HCV QUANT LOG VALUE | |
| HCV QUANTITATIVE VALUE | 11011-4 |
| INDICATION FOR STUDY |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
4 Days
CPT Code(s)
87522
Performing Lab Section
Molecular Pathology
Performing Lab(s)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)