5-6 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab
CPT Code:
87522-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
Two 4 mL lavender top tubes. Also acceptable but not preferred: One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST).
Handling:
Within 6 hours of collection, centrifuge and separate plasma or serum into a plastic vial. Freeze. Do not allow to thaw.
Stability:
48 hours refrigerated or 6 weeks frozen. Unstable ambient.
Standard Volume:
3 mL plasma or serum
Minimum Volume:
1.6 mL plasma or serum
Transport:
Frozen on dry ice.
Comments:
HCV RNA quantitative assays are used to confirm HCV Antibody and to document persistent infection. The Veterans Affairs Guidelines recommend HCV RNA assays to patients receiving treatment. HEPTIMAX® C provides the broadest linear range available for HCV.
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