Hepatitis C viral load (nucleic acid, RNA)
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Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: 2 x 4ml EDTA blood (1ml if paediatric) , purple top, State reason for testing Contact laboratory if urgent
Turnaround Time: 7 days |
Determination of hepatitis C viral load to monitor disease progress or response to anti-virals
Other Comments:
If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 24 hours are undesirable
Measurement units: IU/mL
Clinical decision points: Interpretive comments included in report
Factors known to significantly affect results: Haemolysis