Hepatitis C virus (HCV) - real time PCR

EPIC

Hepatitis C PCR/ Viral Load

Section

Virology

Clinical indications

Quantitative/ qualitative detection of and monitoring of Hepatitis C RNA viral loads

Specimen requirement

5ml EDTA whole blood

Dispatch and handling instructions

Ensure sample reaches laboratory within 24 hours after collection

Turnaround time

48 hours

Synonym

HCV PCR

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

Yes