Test directory: HCV Quant w/Reflex to Genotype LiPA

Ordering Code8408R
Test NameHCV Quant w/Reflex to Genotype LiPA
AliasHepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR with
Reflex to Genotype LiPA
Preferred SpecimenPlasma
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/ContainerSerum in Plain (Red), Serum in SST (Gold)
Optimum Volume3 mL
Collection InstructionsPlease 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 InstructionsSeparate plasma/ serum within 24 hours of collection.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 42 Days
Rejection CriteriaReceived ambient at reference laboratory, Unspun specimen
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time7 Days
Reflex testing may extend TAT
MethodologyReal-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 3, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
HCV RNA, QN, Real Time PCRALLSee report.
HCV RNA, QN, Real Time PCR - LogALLSee report.