Test ID: QHCV
Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantification by bDNA, Serum
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Serum SST
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Spin down and remove serum from gel within 6 hours of draw.
2. Freeze specimen immediately, and ship frozen on dry ice.
3. If shipment will be delayed for >24 hours, freeze specimen at -70 degrees C (up to 35 days) until shipment on dry ice.
Additional Information: This test is intended to be used to monitor known hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA-positive infections. It is not intended for initial detection of HCV RNA.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
0.2 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | Mild reject; Gross reject |
| Lipemia | Mild OK; Gross OK |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | Red top tube |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen | |
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