Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Quantitative PCR

RV0006

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
EDTA tube
Specimen Requirement
Whole Blood EDTA
6 -10 mL
Specimen Storage/Transport
Refrigerate specimen until transfer to laboratory. Do not freeze. Send specimen with ice pack within 6 hours to SGH Laboratory. Alternatively, separate whole blood and store the serum or plasma at 2-8 °C for up to 2 days or freeze at -70 °C.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
1 - 8 days
Testing Laboratory Location SGH
Laboratory Molecular Diagnostics
Contact Number 6394 1352
Day and Time Performed
 
Tuesday and Thursday
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Virology & Serology Tests

Change History Notes

  • 29 Jul 2025 09:30 AM

    Updated Day/Time performed and added ice pack picture.

  • 08 Feb 2023 12:00 AM

    Updated Laboratory.

  • 03 Aug 2021 12:00 AM

    Updated TAT, Day and Time Performed.

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Last Updated - 29 Jul 2025