Test Details
Mnemonic
HCVRG
Ordering Code
3400966
CPT-4 Code(s)
87522, plus 87902 if reflexed to Genotype, at an additional charge.
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge and separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation at 800 1600 X G for 20 minutes at room temperature. Send 3.0 mL plasma in a screw capped polypropylene plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: Potassium EDTA (white top), Plasma preparation tube (PPT)
Serum: Red top or Serum separator tube (SST)
Serum: Red top or Serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Unspun PPT tube, Unspun serum separator tube (SST), Unspun red-top tube (no gel), Received
room temperature
room temperature
Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 42 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 42 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Range
HCV RNA, QN, Real-Time PCR
Not detected (IU/mL)
HCV RNA, QN, Real-Time PCR
Not detected (Log IU/mL)
Not detected (IU/mL)
HCV RNA, QN, Real-Time PCR
Not detected (Log IU/mL)
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes