Newcastle Laboratories

Hepatitis C PCR

Clinical Background:

This is a PCR assay for the detection of Hepatitis C virus RNA. If positive it indicates active viral infection. It is primarily used in patients known to be hepatitis C virus antibody positive and...

This is a PCR assay for the detection of Hepatitis C virus RNA. If positive it indicates active viral infection. It is primarily used in patients known to be hepatitis C virus antibody positive and to monitor response to treatment.

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Test Details

  • Discipline:

    Microbiology

    Microbiology

  • Specimen Container Adult:

    Blood - EDTA

    Blood - EDTA

  • Specimen Container Paediatric:

    Blood - EDTA

    Blood - EDTA

  • Minimum Volume Adult:

    5 ml

    5 ml

  • Minimum Volume Paediatric:

    1 ml

    1 ml

  • Special Requirement:

    Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C

    Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C

  • Sample Stability:

    Stable for up to 24 hours

    Stable for up to 24 hours

  • Transport Requirements:

    Standard

    Standard

  • Add On Test:

    Possible up to 5 days

    Possible up to 5 days

  • Quality Assurance:

    UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme (UKNEQAS)

    UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme (UKNEQAS)

  • Reference Ranges:

    None available

    None available

  • Factors Affecting Result:

    If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C

    If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C

Availability:

Test batched, performed 3-4 times/week during core hours

Turn Around:

4 days

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