HEPATITIS C VIRAL (HCV RNA) PCR, QUALITATIVE
| This test is useful in diagnosing HCV infection prior to seroconversion, distinguishing active from resolved infection and diagnosing chronic hepatitis carriers who are HCV antibody negative |
Pre-test Information : Overnight fasting is recommended |
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HEPATITIS C VIRAL (HCV RNA) PCR, QUALITATIVE
| Test Code | H-39 |
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| Test Description | **HEPATITIS C VIRAL (HCV RNA) PCR, QUALITATIVE |
| Clinical Category | LIVER DISORDERS |
| Sample | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from EDTA tube.. Overnight fasting is recommended |
| Method/Technology | Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay |
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