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Hepatitis C RNA Viral Load

Source Blood
Mnemonic HEPCPCR
Specimen Requirements

2 x 3.5 mL gold top SST tube

Pediatric: 2 mL

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

This is a restricted test only approved for use by Hepatitis C Virus specialists to monitor the treatment response of patients infected with a certain genogroup of HCRV virus at specific time points during treatment.

Submit completed history form.

Refer to Provincial Laboratory Guide to Services http://www.provlab.ab.ca/guide-to-services.pdf.

Testing Location Provincial Laboratory
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s) Hepatitis C Quantitative PCR, Hepatitis C Viral Load
Reference Interval