This test is intended for monitoring HCV viral loads in patients with known HCV infection. For diagnosis of new HCV infections, order "Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody, IgG with Reflex to HCV Molecular Detection, Quantitative".
Specimen Sources
Blood, ArterialBlood, CapillaryBlood, Central LineBlood, Venous
Specimen Types
Blood
Container
Plasma Prepared Tube
Collection Instructions
Specimen must arrive same day as drawn. Container/Tube: Plasma preparation tube (PPT), Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, and Gold top tube Specimen: 2.5 mL plasma or serum ( 0.75 mL min) Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: 4 Hours Room Temperature 3 Days Refrigerated 60 Days frozen Serum or Plasma (EDTA) may be used, freshly drawn whole blood may be held for 4 hours at room temperature. Strongly suggest keeping specimens refrigerated during transport. Note: If requesting multiple tests on the specimen, please submit a separate specimen for each test requested
Transport Instructions
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
4 Hours Room Temperature 3 Days Refrigerated 60 Days frozen Serum or Plasma (EDTA) may be used, freshly drawn whole blood may be held for 4 hours at room temperature. Strongly suggest keeping specimens refrigerated during transport. Note: If requesting mu
Methodology
Abbott Alinity m HCV Quant Assay by RT-PCR Note: This test is intended for monitoring HCV antiviral therapy. For diagnosis, use the Hepatitis C antibody test which reflexes to HCV RNA qualitative confirmatory test if reactive.
