HCV RNA (quantitative)

Test code

ICQ

Specimen

5 mL clotted blood

Container

Red-top tube

Special instructions

Nil

Collection

Nil

Causes for rejection

Hemolysis; specimen not frozen on date of collection; not centrifuged

Description of analysis

Detection and quantification of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA

Test methodology

Viral RNA is extracted from sample and is subjected to quantitative Hepatitis C Virus RNA testing

Limitation

Nil

Storage instruction

Nil

Reference

Nil

QUESTIONS?

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