Hepatitis C PCR / HCV Viral Load

Virology

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Description

For Information regarding sample types and volumes please follow the Weblink above

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Indications

HCV antibody screening test positive Monitoring patient treatment

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Sample Type

Clotted Blood (Yellow top)/EDTA Blood (purple top)

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Reference Range

Not applicable

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Turnaround Time

Within 5 days

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Testing Frequency

Daily

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External Notes

Serum or EDTA plasma stored at -80C within 5 days Only performed on patients with positive HCV serology. This assay is not available for use as HCV screening or for acute hepatitis screening

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Patient Preparation

None

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See Also

HCV Antibody

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