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Hepatitis C RNA by PCR

Source Blood
Mnemonic HEPCPCR
Specimen Requirements

2 x 5 mL gold top SST tube

Pediatric: 2 mL in red top tube

Do not collect in same tube with any other test.

Specimen Handling

Allow to clot, centrifuge as soon as possible, do not open.

Send as TDG on ice pack.  Must reach Provincial Lab within 24 hours of collection.

Pediatric: Do not centrifuge and do not send on ice pack. Must reach Provincial Lab within 6 - 8 hours of collection.

Additional Information Submit completed history form.
Testing Location Provincial Laboratory
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s) Hepatitis C PCR, Hepatitis C Qualitative PCR
Reference Interval


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