HCV Viral Load, PCR

Test Information:
HCV is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for both the detection and quantitation of hepatitis C virus RNA, in human EDTA plasma, of HCV-infected individuals. Detection of HCV RNA indicates that the virus is replicating and therefore is evidence of active infection.

Specimen Container:
Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)

Specimen Type:
Whole Blood
Plasma

Required Volume:

• Whole Blood: 4 mL x 2
• Plasma: 4 mL

Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation

Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)

Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)

• For Whole Blood (EDTA):
  Storage: 18 to 24˚C
  Stability: 24 hours

  Storage: 2 to 8˚C
  Stability: 72 hours

• For Plasma:
  Storage: 18 to 24˚C
  Stability: 24 hours

  Storage: 2 to 8˚C
  Stability: 72 hours

Transport Temperature:
Ref (2°C to 8°C)

Test Category:
Batch

Test Schedule:
Effective May 04, 2026
Running day: Monday to Friday (Cut-off: 1200H)

Results Availability:
Effective May 04, 2026
Within 12Hrs: Specimen received before 1200H (Monday to Friday)
Next day: Specimen received 1201H onwards (Monday to Thursday)
Monday: Specimen received 1201H onwards (Friday)