Hepatitis C Antibody
Abbrev Code: | HCVAB | ||
Order Code: | LAB868 | Order Name: | Hepatitis C Antibody |
Synonyms: | HCV Antibody; HepC; Hep C; RIBA; HCVAB | ||
Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
CPT Codes: | 86803 x1 | ||
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) Alternate Containers: 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: | Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection and aliquot 0.4 mL, 0.1 mL minimum. |
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 | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Architect A) |
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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