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What is the normal range of HCV RNA quantitative?
Normal range for this assay is “Not Detected”. The quantitative range of this assay is 10 – 100,000,000 IU/mL (1.0 – 8.0 log IU/mL).
What is HCV RNA PCR quantitative?
The quantitative HCV RNA PCR test indicates the number of viral copies of HCV in the blood. It works by detecting how much genetic material is present in a small amount of blood. For many people, the quantitative test has replaced the qualitative test.
How do you read an HCV RNA report?
If your results are:
- Fewer than 15 IU/mL: The virus is detected, but the amount can’t be measured exactly.
- Fewer than 800,000 IU/mL: A low viral load is detected.
- More than 800,000 IU/mL: A high viral load is detected.
- More than 100,000,000 IU/mL: The virus is detected and active infection is taking place.
How do you read HCV antibodies results?
There are two results from a hepatitis C antibody test.
- A non-reactive or negative test result means that the person does not have the virus.
- A reactive or positive test result means that the person has had the virus at some point but does not mean that they still have it.
How do you read HCV RNA results?
Is HCV 0.1 positive or negative?
Persons recommended for hepatitis C testing. Universal hepatitis C screening: Hepatitis C screening at least once in a lifetime for all adults aged ≥18 years, except in settings where the prevalence of HCV infection (HCV RNA-positivity) is <0.1\%
What is a PCR RNA test?
What is PCR testing? PCR tests are used to directly screen for the presence of viral RNA, which will be detectable in the body before antibodies form or symptoms of the disease are present. This means the tests can tell whether or not someone has the virus very early on in their illness.
What is the normal range for HCV RNA test?
The quantitative HCV RNA test is checked before a patient starts treatment. For each patient, the result can be described as either a “high” viral load, which is usually >800,000 IU/L, or a “low” viral load, which is usually <800,000 IU/L.
What is the CPT code for HCV RNA quantification?
Lab Dept: Microbiology/Virology Test Name: HEPATITIS C (HCV) RNA QUANTITATIVE PCR. General Information. Lab Order Codes: HCVRQ. Synonyms: Hepatitis C Viral Load; Hepatitis C RNA Quantification; HCV (RT-PCR) Quantitative. CPT Codes: 87522 –Hepatitis C quantification. Test Includes: Quantification of HCV RNA.
What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative HCV RNA test?
The quantitative HCV RNA test is used to monitor a patient who is currently on treatment. If a quantitative HCV RNA results is “<615 IU/L” but the qualitative test is “detected” then the hepatitis C virus is present in the bloodstream, but at a very very low level, too low to be measured by a quantitative test.
How long does it take to get results from HCV RNA PCR?
Results are usually available within a few days or a few weeks at most. The HCV RNA PCR test is conducted through a process called polymerase chain reaction (PCR). There are two approaches to this process: qualitative and quantitative. This test is often used to make an HCV diagnosis.