Test Code HCPQL Hepatitis C RNA by PCR Qualitative, Plasma
Specimen Volume
2.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Plasma Prep(PPT)
Specimen Handling Instructions
Draw 2 PPT tubes, and centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. Specimen must be frozen upon arrival in lab.
Transport
Routine courier pick-up
Cutoff Time
None
Department
MicrobiologyMethodology
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Stat Turn-around Time
N/A
Routine Turn-around Time
4 DaysReference Ranges
See Report