Qualitative HCV PCR Test Saudi Arabia | Lahalak Platform
The most accurate test for detecting Hepatitis C genetic material, providing final confirmation of active infection and serving as the gold standard for diagnosis.
Prices starts from: 437.5 SAR
Scientific name: Qualitative Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) PCR Test
A qualitative molecular test with high sensitivity and specificity (using RT-PCR technique) to detect the presence of RNA specific to hepatitis C virus (HCV) in a serum sample. This test is considered the gold standard for confirming active infection, diagnosing acute infection, and determining sustained virological response (SVR) after treatment c...
Included Services
- Qualitative detection report for hepatitis C virus RNA (PCR)
- Health guidance and counseling based on the outcome
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- No need to fast
- Confirmatory testing: Routinely requested after obtaining a positive result for the antibody (HCV Abs) test.
- Rapid processing: The sample must be transported to the laboratory and processed quickly (usually within 4-6 hours) or frozen at -70°C to preserve the stability of the rapidly degrading RNA.