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
Special Instructions
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