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| Test Code: |
HCVPCR |
| Description: |
Real Time PCR. The HCV PCR viral load quantitative test searches for the virus and estimates the number of HCV viruses expressed as IU or International Units per mL of blood. |
| Indications: |
The quantitative test is done to estimate the length of time that treatment will be needed and to monitor the effectiveness of that treatment or to diagnose acute disease. |
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