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Test Code HCV Hepatitis C Antibody (Anti-HCV), Serum

Performing Laboratory

Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Container/Tube: Serum gel (SST-Gel) tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL 
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours.
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Plain, Red Top tube

Reference Values

Negative

If a supplemental test such as Hepatitis C Virus RNA (Quantitative) by RT-PCR (Reverse transcription Polymerase chain reaction) is needed, please call Microbiology at 419-226-5058, ext. 2338.

Interpretation depends on clinical setting. See “Hepatitis Serological Profile Interpretation Guide—Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory” in “Special Instructions.” 

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 7 days

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Methodology

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86803