Test directory: Hepatitis C, Genotyping, LiPA

Ordering Code8409
Test NameHepatitis C, Genotyping, LiPA
AliasHepatitis C Viral RNA, Genotype, LiPA
HCV Viral RNA Genotype LiPA
HCV RNA Genotype, LIPA
Preferred SpecimenPlasma
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/ContainerSerum in Plain (Red), Serum in SST (Gold)
Optimum Volume2 mL
Collection InstructionsPlease collect 2 tubes for this test
HCV viral load >300 IU/mL is required for testing.
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 CriteriaHeparinized
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time10 Days
MethodologyReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
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 Genotype, LIPAALLSee report.