| Test Code | G402 |
| Department Name | Microbiology |
| modality | MO |
| Location | 6th Floor, Annexe Bldg. |
| Test Code1 | G402 |
| Test Name | RT-PCR (Quantitative) for Hepatitis C Virus DNA |
| Test Status | Active |
| Nature of Specimen | Serum |
| Quantity Required | 5 ml |
| Type of Container | SST |
| Method Used | Real Time PCR |
| Collection Instruction | Patient to be fasting for a minimum of 3 hours. |
| Patient Instruction | Minimum period of three hours fasting.Staff to refer Primary Sample collection manual |
| Transport Instruction | Transport immediately while maintaining cold chain |
| Dept. Acceptance Time | 9.15 am to 5.30 Monday to Saturday |
| Turn Around Time | 3 days |
| Time for Additional Examination | Not applicable |
| Sample Storage After Reporting | 2-8…C |
| Resource Person for Report Status | Lab Physician |
| Telephone | 24177000 |
| Extension | 7298/7098/4381 |
| Test Schedule | Monday-Friday except holiday |
| test_use | For quantitation of Hepatitis C virus. |