Hepatitis C Viral Load
| Test Name: | Aptima® HCV Quant Dx Assay |
| Test Methodology: | Nucleic acid amplification test for the detection and quantitation of HCV |
| Test to be Performed: | Hepatitis C Viral Load |
| CPT: | 87522 |
| Reflex Testing Criteria: | N/A |
| Pre-Approval Required: | N/A |
| Accepted Specimens: | Serum (serum tube or SST) Plasma (EDTA, ACD, or PPT) |
| Specimen Stability: | Specimens may be stored for up to 10 days from the time of draw at 2-8°C following centrifugation, or up to 4 weeks at -20°C. Specimens should not be used if they have more than 5 freeze-thaw cycles. |
| Storage/Transport Conditions: | Specimens should be stored and transported at 2-8°C. Sufficient frozen cold packs in an insulated cooler can be used to maintain this temperature. Specimens may be transported at room temperature (15-25°C) if delivered to the lab within 24 hours from collection time. |
| Turnaround Time: | 7 business days |
| Reference Range: | Non-reactive |
| Comments: | Diagnosis of active HCV infection and viral load monitoring. |
Public Health Laboratory Location
150 East Holt Boulevard
Ontario, CA 91761
Phone: (909) 458-9430
Fax: (909) 986-3590
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.