Laboratory Test Directory

CPT CODE(S): 87521

Test Order Mnemonic: HCVQUALPCR

Applies To: Presence of circulating HCV virus

Lab: Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory

Request Form: See Electronic Lab Requisition or Molecular Diagnostics Lab Requisition Form

Collection: Routine Venipuncture

Storage Instructions:  Immediately after blood draw, separate plasma by centrifugation at 1000 x g for 15 minutes. After centrifugation, store specimens at -20 C or below. Deliver blood specimen at 2-8 C or frozen to UTMB Sample Management Department within 48 hours of sample collection

Causes for Rejection: Insufficient sample collection, incorrect blood collection tube, gross hemolysis

Availability: Samples are received 24 hours per day at UTMB Sample Management, Room 5.136 McCullough. Samples may be delivered Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM to Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, Room 5.190 John Sealy Annex.

Special Instructions: Submit one PPT (White Top) tube. Do not combine collections; please submit separate PPT tube for this test

Specimen: Plasma

Volume: 5 ml

Minimum Volume:  3 ml

Container: PPT (White Top)

Reviewed  April 2010 by J. Dong, MD, PhD