HCV RNA (Qualitative)
Parameters: Single Parameter
Blood Test
Components: Hepatitis C is an enveloped single stranded RNA virus (family Flaviviridae) which is the cause of HEPATITIS C infection in humans. Chronic infection with HCV occurs in about 85% of infected individuals leading to fibrosis of the liver and Cirrhosis in about 20% of these patients. Risk for Hepatocellular carcinoma in a patient with chronic HCV is 1-5% after 20 years.
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Methodology: Real Time PCR
Preparation: No Special Preparation Needed
Delivery Time: 5 Working Days
Test Code: CPL50
