HCV RNAHepatitis C RNA, quantitative (viral load)
What it shows
The hepatitis C virus itself and its amount; after positive antibodies it shows whether the virus is still there.
Your doctor reads the result: the laboratory does not diagnose or prescribe. The result sheet gives the reference range beside each value.
Sample
- Short code
- HCV RNA
- What is taken
- Blood from a vein
- Container
- Purple-top EDTA tube
- Turnaround
- 5 working days for samples taken by 12:00; result at 18:00
- At home
- Yes, a nurse comes to your home
Preparation
- At least 4 hours after a light meal
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