Hepatitis C Antibody
| Sunquest Code: | HCVAB | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB868 | Epic Name: | Hepatitis C Antibody |
| Synonyms: | HCV Antibody; HepC; Hep C; RIBA; HCVAB | ||
| Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.4 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Green (lithium heparin, gel), Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel)) |
| Collection Instructions: | Serum is preferred. EDTA, or heparinized plasma will be accepted. Serum is the only acceptable sample for neonates. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis, turbidity |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 0.4 mL, 0.1 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated or frozen temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 3 days at room temperature; 7 days refrigerated. Freeze aliquot sample if stored more than 7 days. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Specialty Core (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Non-reactive. Assay performance characteristics have not been established for newborns, infants or children. |
| Use: | For the in vitro qualitative detection of IgG and IgM antibody to Hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV) in human serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA and sodium citrate). For screening only, if reflex testing is desired, see Hepatitis C Screen with Reflex to HCV RNA Quantitation and HCV Genotype (HCVSR). |
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