HCV Real-time PCR, HCV RNA
4 days
Real-Time Quantitative PCR
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Monday to Saturday. Cut-off 6am.
Detect and quantify HCV viral load; diagnosis, treatment monitoring, evaluation of therapy success.
Plasma
1 mL
EDTA lavender top tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | EDTA Whole blood: 3 days |
| Frozen | Plasma: 6 weeks at -20°C |