If Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, RealTime PCR is ≥300 IU/mL, then Hepatitis C Viral RNA Genotype, LiPA will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87902).
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top), EDTA (lavender)
(Transport Temperature)
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 42 days |
Unspun PPT tube
Unspun Serum Separator Tube (SST®)
Unspun red-top tube (no gel)
Received room temperature
Separate plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation at 800 to 1600 x g for 20 minutes at room temperature. Transfer to a transport tube and refrigerate. Serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST®) or red-top tube (no gel). Transfer to a transport tube and refrigerate.
Useful in monitoring response to therapy and/ or disease progression. Reportable range is 15 to 100,000,000 IU/mL (1.18-8.00 log IU/mL).
Not detected Log IU/mL
