Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
This is a PCR assay for the detection of Hepatitis C virus RNA. If positive it indicates active viral infection. It is primarily used in patients known to be hepatitis C virus antibody positive and to monitor response to treatment.
Specimen container paediatric:
Dry blood spot
Specimen container adult:
Dry blood spot
Add On Test:
Possibly up to 6 days
Quality Assurance:
Currently outside the scope of accreditation
Reference Ranges:
Non available
Referenced Documents:
Standards of Microbiology Investigations (SMI V 5)