Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative by PCR

Specimen Required

one SST/gel tube

Specimen Minimum Volume

2.0 mL of blood

Specimen Stability Information

Stable for 30 minutes at room temperature. Must be separated from cells within 2 hours. After separation, stable for 12 hours refrigerated or 4 months frozen.

Performing Laboratory

As ordered. Turn around time is 3-6 days.

Reference Values

Less than 200 IU/mL nLess than log 2.3 IU/mL