Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Molecular Detection, Quantitative
Test Catalog Information
| Test Catalog Synonyms | |
| EPIC Synonyms |
HEPC Hepatitis C Virus RNA Detection by PCR HCV viral load Hepatitis C viral load |
| Cerner Primary Mnemonic | Hepatitis C RNA Quant |
| EPIC Display Name | Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Molecular Detection, Quantitative |
| Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name | Hepatitis C Virus RNA Detection by PCR |
| Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name | Hepatitis C Virus RNA Detection by PCR |
| EPIC Inpatient Orderable | Yes |
| EPIC Outpatient Orderable | Yes |
| Cerner Results |
HEPCRNA LOG I HEPCRNA HEPCRNA |
| Clinical Info |
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 Type |
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. |
| Days Performed |
Monday - Saturday |
| Performing Laboratory |
Northwell Health Laboratories |
| CPT |
CPT Code: 87522 |
| PDM |
6350030 |
Desired Epic Build Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Molecular Detection, Quantitative
| Cerner Primary Mnemonic: | Hepatitis C RNA Quant | ||||||||||||
| PDM | 6350030 | ||||||||||||
| Informatics - Workgroup | ID Molecular | ||||||||||||
| Synonyms * | HEPC Hepatitis C Virus RNA Detection by PCR HCV viral load Hepatitis C viral load | ||||||||||||
| Display Name * | Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Molecular Detection, Quantitative | ||||||||||||
| Order Entry Specimen Sources * |
Blood Peripheral
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| Order Entry Specimen Types |
Blood
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| Ordering info (EPIC SmartText) | 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". | ||||||||||||
| IP Orderable | Yes | ||||||||||||
| OP Orderable | Yes | ||||||||||||
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| Special History | No | ||||||||||||
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| Filter * | micro | ||||||||||||
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Cerner Results
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Current Actual EPIC Build as of 10/28/2024
| Procedure Id | 172793 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pdm | 6350030 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Order Display Name | Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Molecular Detection, Quantitative | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Procedure Name | HEPATITIS C VIRUS (HCV) RNA DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION BY RT-PCR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Procedure Master Number | LAB3057 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short Procedure Name | HEPATITIS C VIRUS (HCV) RNA DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION BY RT-PCR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Category Code | 1.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Category Code Record Name | LAB BLOOD ORDERABLES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Synonyms | HEPC Hepatitis C Virus RNA Detection by PCR HCV viral load Hepatitis C viral load | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Clinically Active | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Orderable | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Performable | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Reference Link Url | https://labs.northwell.edu/epic/test/172793 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Default Specimen Type | Blood | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specimen Type Pick List | Blood | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Specimen Source Pick List | Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specimen Source Default - Male | Blood, Venous | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specimen Source Default - Female | Blood, Venous | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Order Questions | ["3045300170", "3045300171", "3045300173"] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Order Questions Record Name | NH IP HOME COLLECT DATE NH IP HOME COLLECT DAYS NH IP HOME COLLECT MEDICALLY NECESSARY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inpatient Order Questions | [] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Order Specific Question Override | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Edp Ip Specimen Source | Blood, Venous Blood, Central Line Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Edp Ip Specimen Type | Blood | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Derived Edp Ip Buttons S | Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous Blood, Capillary Blood, Arterial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derived Edp Ip Buttons T | Blood | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derived Edp Op Buttons S | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ip Orderable | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Op Orderable | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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