Hepatitis C Virus Quantitative (HCV viral load)
Test Includes:
Viruses Included in Panel
Organisms Included in Panel
Test Utility
This is a quantitative real-time transcription-mediated (TMA) assay for the detection and quantification of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) from individuals suspected of having an HCV infection. The test can be used to diagnosis HCV infection and as an aid in the management of treatment response. It can be performed on either human serum or plasma.
Urine Drug Screen Profile Includes:
Methodology
Nucleic acid amplification using Target Capture and Real-Time Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA) Detection is through hybridization to a complementary chemiluminesent probe.
Methodology
Screen Test Name | Assay Type |
|---|---|
ETG
| DRI |
Amphetamine
| DRI |
Barbiturates
| DRI |
Benzodiazepine
| DRI |
Cotinine
| DRI
|
Cocaine
| DRI |
Methadone
| DRI |
Opiate
| DRI |
Oxycodone
| DRI |
THC
| DRI |
Fentanyl
| DRI |
Buprenorphine | CEDIA
|
PCP
| DRI |
Individual Test Information Including Methodology & Reference Ranges
Reflex to UTI Criteria
Specimen Collection and Preparation
Serum or plasma sample in the following tubes:
Serum separator tube (SST) (gold or tiger top)
Serum tube (red top)
Plasma from EDTA tube (purple top)
Note: Whole blood must be centrifuged and serum or plasma separated within 6 hours of collection.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Store at the following temperatures:
Whole Blood:
Room Temperature or Refrigerated: 2 to 30°C up to 6 hours. If longer than 6 hours, serum/plasma must be centrifuged and separated.
Serum/Plasma
Room Temperature: up to 25°C 24 hours
Refrigerated: 2°C to 8°C 24 hours
Frozen: -20°C or below 60 days
Specimen Rejection
Received outside of stability
Received expired collection tube
Specimen not stored properly
< 1.5 mL serum/plasma
Wrong specimen tube
Broken or leaking container
Specimen labeled incorrectly or not labeled
Reference Range (Cutoff)
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Cocaine | 300 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Benzodiazepine | 200 |
Screen Test Name | Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Buprenorphine | 5 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Amphetamine | 500 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Barbiturates | 200 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
ETG | 500 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
ETG | 500 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
EDDP | 100 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Fentanyl | 1 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Methadone | 300 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
PCP | 25 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Opiate | 300 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Oxycodone | 300 |
Screen Test Name | Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Methamphetamine | 500 |
Screen Test Name | Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
THC | 50 |
Screen Test Name | Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
ETG | 500 |
Amphetamine | 500 |
Barbiturates | 200 |
Benzodiazepine | 200 |
Cotinine | 500 |
Cocaine | 300 |
Methadone | 300 |
Opiate | 300 |
Oxycodone | 300 |
THC | 50 |
Fentanyl | 1 |
Buprenorphine | 5 |
PCP | 25 |
Reference Range
Not Detected
*Reference ranges provided for informational purposes only. See patient report for test interpretation.
Parameter | Reference Range |
|---|---|
Glucose | Negative |
Bilirubin | Negative |
Ketones | Negative |
Specific Gravity | 1.005 - 1.030 |
Blood | Negative |
pH | 5.0 - 8.0 |
Protein | Negative |
Urobilinogen | 0.0 - 1.0 mg/dL |
Nitrate | Negative |
Leukocyte Esterase | Negative |
Microscopic Evaluation | |
WBC | Negative |
RBC | Negative |
Hylaine Casts | Negative |
All other Parameters | Negative |
Parameter | Reference Range |
|---|---|
Microscopic Evaluation | |
WBC | Negative |
RBC | Negative |
Hylaine Casts | Negative |
All other Parameters | Negative |
Parameter | Reference Range |
|---|---|
Glucose | Negative |
Bilirubin | Negative |
Ketones | Negative |
Specific Gravity | 1.005 - 1.030 |
Blood | Negative |
pH | 5.0 - 8.0 |
Protein | Negative |
Urobilinogen | 0.0 - 1.0 mg/dL |
Nitrate | Negative |
Leukocyte Esterase | Negative |
CBC | Adult Male | Adult Female | Adult Female 10^3/uL | Adult Female % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WBC
| 3.5-10.5 10³/uL | 3.5-10.5 10³/uL | ||
RBC
| 4.32-5.72 10⁶/uL | 3.9-5.03 10⁶/uL | ||
HGB | 13.5-17.5 g/dL | 12.0-15.5 g/dL | ||
HCT | 38.8-50.0% | 34.9-44.5% | ||
MCV | 81.2-95.1 fL | 81.6-98.3fL | ||
MCH | 27-35 pg | 27-35 pg | ||
MCHC | 31-36 g/dL
| 31-36 g/dL
| ||
RDW | 11.8-15.6% | 11.9-15.5%
| ||
PLT | 150-450 10³/uL | 150-450 10³/uL
| ||
Differential | Adult Male 10³/uL | Adult Male %
| ||
Neutrophils | 1.7-7.0 | 55-70
| 1.7-7.0
| 55-70 |
Lymphocytes | 0.9-2.9 | 20-40
| 0.9-2.9
| 20-40 |
Monocytes | 0.3-0.9 | 2-8
| 0.3-0.9
| 2-8 |
Eosinophils | 0.0-0.5 | 1-4
| 0.0-0.5
| 1-4 |
Basophils | 0.0-0.3 | 0.5-1
| 0-0.3
| 0.5-1 |
Immature Granulocytes | 0-0.5 | <1.0
| 0-0.5 | <1.0 |
CBC | Adult Male | Adult Female |
|---|---|---|
WBC | 3.5-10.5 10³/uL | 3.5-10.5 10³/uL |
RBC | 4.32-5.72 10⁶/uL | 3.9-5.03 10⁶/uL |
HGB | 13.5-17.5 g/dL | 12.0-15.5 g/dL |
HCT | 38.8-50.0 % | 34.9-44.5% |
MCV | 81.2-95.1 fL | 81.6-98.3 fL |
MCH | 27-35 pg | 27-35 pg |
MCHC | 31-36 g/dL | 31-36 g/dL |
RDW | 11.8-15.6 % | 11.9-15.5% |
PLT | 150-450 10³/uL | 150-450 10³/uL |
Test | Adult Male | Adult Female |
|---|---|---|
ESR | 0-10 mm/hr | 0-20 mm/hr |
CBC | Adult Male | Adult Female |
|---|---|---|
HGB | 13.5-17.5 g/dL | 12.0-15.5 g/dL |
HCT | 38.8-50.0% | 34.9-44.5% |
Test | Adult Male | Adult Female |
|---|---|---|
Reticulocyte Count | 0.0216 – 0.0858 10^6/uL | 0.0195 – 0.0755 10^6/uL |
Testing Description
State Reportable Infection
Hepatitis C virus is a reportable infection. Detected as well as Not Detected results are required to be reported to the Oakland County Health Department by VHL.
Pediatric Range
Test Code
Performed
Monday – Saturday
Result available within 24 hours of receipt in laboratory
NOTE: Specimens are refrigerated (2-8°) for 7 days before disposal
Contacts
Vibra Health Laboratory
1307- A, Allen Dr
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 846-0663
Last Updated
8/7/25 v.1