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| Test Description |
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Test Name
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Hepatitis C Virus PCR, quantitative |
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Synonym(s)
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HCV PCR, quantitative |
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Description
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PCR assay to quantify viral load of Hepatitis C in order to plan and monitor treatment. Detection limits: lower 50 IU/mL, upper 17,500,000 IU/mL |
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Methodology
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Reverse Transcriptase - Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction |
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Performed
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Weekly |
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Turnaround Time
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1-5 days |
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Specimen Requirements
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2 mL EDTA plasma (ACD plasma is acceptable). Specimen must be spun within 6 hours of collection to remove plasma from the cells. Plasma may be stored at 2-8°C for up to 72 hours or frozen at -70°C or colder for up to 6 weeks. Send specimen frozen and on dry ice.
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Rejection Criteria
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Serum or specimens collected in heparin. Plasma left on cells for >6 hours. |
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CPT Code(s)
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87522 |
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Reference Range
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See interpretive report. |
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Contact
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Molecular Diagnostics Lab (214) 645-7075
Customer Service (214) 645-7057 or Toll Free (877) 887-8136
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Last Modified: 02/10/2011 |
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