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HelpTest Code HCVVL HEPATITIS C VIRUS (HCV) RNA VIRAL LOAD, SERUM
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | HCVVL |
| EPIC | LAB887 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Quantifying the HCV viral load in plasma or serum, as well as monitoring drug therapy and disease progression from known infected patients with or without anti-viral therapy
This test should not be used as a primary screening or diagnostic test.
Method Name
TMA (Transcription Mediated Amplification)
Reference Values
Undetected
Result range of the assay is 10 to 100,000,000 IU/mL
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday or Thursday
Report Available
1 Day
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST) – ENDO aliquots are not acceptable for testing.
Preferred Volume
Serum: 2 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Serum: 1.0 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. Spin specimen, aseptically remove serum or plasma within 2 (serum) or 24 (EDTA plasma) hours of collection and send frozen. Please note: Plasma is not the preferred specimen and is included here if serum is not and cannot be available.
2. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles, obvious microbial contamination, prolonged ambient temperature exposure and specimen-to-specimen contamination.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 6 Weeks
Refrigerated: 3 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Note: Serum specimens may be refrigerated up to 3 days before being frozen.
Specimen Type: Plasma
Frozen: 6 Weeks
Refrigerated: 3 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 24 Hours
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 87522 | Infectious Agent Detection by Nucleic Acid (DNA or RNA), Hepatitis C Virus, Quantification, Includes Reverse Transcription when Performed |
Keywords
HCV (HEPATITIS C VIRUS) RNA DETECTION
HEPATITIS C VIRUS, VIRAL LOAD
NON-A, NON-B HEPATITIS
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
11011-4
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube
Lavender Top Tube (EDTA) - plasma only, not whole blood