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HelpTest Code HCVAB.1 HEPATITIS C VIRUS ANTIBODY
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Useful in screening for past or current hepatitis C infection (detects IgG antibodies to hepatitis C antigens c22-3, c200, and NS5).
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Serum Gel Tube
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Spin down within 8 hours of draw.
2. Label specimen as serum.
Alternate:
Plain, Red-Top Tube
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Spin down within 8 hours of draw.
2. Label specimen as serum.
Alternate:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin) or lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Spin down within 8 hours of draw.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Reference Values
Negative (reported as negative, indeterminate, or positive)
Note: Confirmatory testing is available if requested.
Performing Laboratory
Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86803
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 7 days
Frozen OK