Hepatitis C Viral Load PCR (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Hepatitis C Viral Load PCR (Blood)

Alternate Names	Hepatitis C Viral Load NAT, HCVL, HCV Viral Load, Hepatitis C Quant NAD, Quantitative Hep C, Hepatitis C Quantitation NAD
Test Code	HCVL
Testing Laboratory	Molecular Diagnostics - Infectious
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	This a is a quantitative test for the detection of Hepatitis C Virus in plasma by PCR. If this test is urgent please contact the Medical Microbiologist on 03 9496 5964 or Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory on 03 9496 5657.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED 9mL EDTA tube. Paediatric samples will be referred to an external laboratory for testing.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	9mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EWL, EW
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Molecular Department Once per day, the EDTA samples are to be centrifuged. Plasma is stored in the walk-in freezer.
Accredited Test	Yes

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