Test directory: HCV Quant w/Reflex to Genotype LiPA

Ordering Code 8408R
Test Name HCV Quant w/Reflex to Genotype LiPA
Alias Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR with
Reflex to Genotype LiPA
Preferred Specimen Plasma
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/Container Serum in Plain (Red), Serum in SST (Gold)
Optimum Volume 3 mL
Collection Instructions Please collect 2 tubes for this test
If Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR is equal to or greater than 300 IU/mL, then Hepatitis C Viral
RNA Genotype, LiPA will be performed.
Handling Instructions Separate plasma/ serum within 24 hours of collection.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 42 Days
Rejection Criteria Received ambient at reference laboratory, Unspun specimen
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 7 Days
Reflex testing may extend TAT
Methodology Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
HCV RNA, QN, Real Time PCR ALL See report.
HCV RNA, QN, Real Time PCR - Log ALL See report.