HCV RNA PCR (quantitative)
Registry Details
| Area | Health Science |
| Lab name | Bloodborne Virus Laboratory |
| Lab location | Kenepuru Science Centre, Porirua |
| Test name | HCV RNA PCR (quantitative) |
| Organisms | Hepatitis C virus |
| Requested for surveillance | no |
| Notice required | no |
| Routine turnaround time | 10 working days |
| Culture requirements | Sterile serum or plasma (SST or EDTA only) ≥ 1000 µL volume |
| Pre-transport requirements | 5 ± 3°C or -20°C for less than 24 hours |
| Transport requirements | 5 ± 3°C or -20°C within 24 hours |
| Unacceptable sample types | Insufficient sample < 1000 µL |
| How results reported | IU/mL |
| Referral link | Form |
Details
This test is used to determine if circulating HCV RNA is present.