82825:HEPTIMAX®

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82825:HEPTIMAX®
Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PRC) / Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Edit Date: 6/11/2010
Performed: Varies, 6 days a week
Released: 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.
Rejection Criteria: Thawed or ambient specimen; use of heparin tube.

Reference Range:
Heptimax® HCV RNA <5 UOM IU/mL
Heptimax® HCV RNA <0.7 UOM LogIU/mL

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