Hepatitis C Virus PCR (Qualitative) (DISCONTINUED) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	EDTA tube
Specimen Requirement	Whole Blood 3 tubes of 3 - 5 mL blood
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	2 - 8 days
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Molecular
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Thursday
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Virology & Serology Tests
Additional Information	RV0145

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 27 Jun 2025