HCV Viral Load

Testing Laboratory

Department

Refer to Testing Lab link

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CPCR

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0814

Synonyms

Hepatitis C DNA
Hepatitis C RNA
Hepatitis C Genotype
Hepatitis C Viral Load

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

If CPCR is added by Biochem, EDTA sample can be used from Haematology

Send to MMH as WHOLE BLOOD;
stable up to 96 hours at 2-8'C;
>96hrs, separate plasma and freeze;
frozen plasma is stable for 6 weeks.

IMPORTANT:
If GENOTYPING testing is also requested, code as CPCR for MMH and send a copy of the form along with samples.

Contact Information