Post-Transplant, Hepatitis C Virus RNA, Real-Time PCR, Plasma
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Plasma
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test is crucial for individuals who have undergone a transplant and are monitoring Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) therapy or disease progression. It measures the amount of Hepatitis C virus in the blood, with a reportable range from 15 to 100,000,000 IU/mL (1.18 to 8.00 log IU/mL), helping doctors understand how well treatment is working or how the disease is progressing.
- Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR (Units/volume)
- Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR (Log units/volume)
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
2–5 business days
HCV RNA, QN PCR Not Detected Log IU/ mL
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
- Preferred Specimen(s): 3 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 1 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: Transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 72 hours
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 84 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Samples frozen in primary tube • Unspun whole blood samples >24 hours from collection • Samples collected in sodium or lithium heparin
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
