Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Quantitative PCR | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

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	Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs Saturday: 0800 hrs - 1200 hrs Test setup every Tuesday
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Virology & Serology Tests

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 28 May 2025