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Hepatitis C PCR

Ordering information:

Note new minimum volume of sample: 1 mL serum due to a new more sensitive assay.

Alternate names:

HCV PCR

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

HEPCR

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

2-8 deg required if transport delayed > 30 mins

Do not send heparinised blood. Please note that Hepatitis C PCR can only be performed on a sample tube which has NOT been used for other testing. For this reason, this test cannot be added to previously collected samples.

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

2 mL

Frequency:

Weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

7-10 days

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW