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HelpTEST ID HCVAB HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY w/ Reflex
Additional Codes
aHCV
Anti-Hepatitis C Virus
Performing Laboratory
NRLS-Core Chemistry
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum Gel
Specimen Volume: 2.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
Serum gel tubes should be fully clotted and centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. 4 hours is acceptable.
Note: Alternative samples not acceptable for reflex testing
Alternative sample: Red,Tiger top, EDTA Lavender
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL Minimum will not provide reflex testing
1.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum/Plasma | Refrigerated(preferred) | 48 hours |
| Ambient | 8 hours | |
| Frozen | Indefinite |
Reflex Testing
| Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis C RNA Quant | Yes (HCVQN) | No |
Reactive Hepatitis C Ab will reflex Hepatitis C RNA Quant.
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided