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HelpTest ID BLOD1200 Hepatitis C Screen (HCV Ab, Reflex to Confirmation)
AKA
Hep C
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia. Specimen should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 3.5 mL | 2.0 mL for Hep C Ab; 1.5 mL for RNA Confirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.5 mL | 0.5 mL for Hep C Ab; 1.0 mL for RNA Confirmation |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 20 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | |
| Frozen | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody: Monday through Sunday
Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative, NAT Monitoring: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Analytical Time
1 - 3 days
Additional Information
If the Hepatitis C Virus Antibody is reactive or equivocal, the test will reflex automatically to Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative, NAT Monitoring (BLOD0343) at an additional charge.
Methodology
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody: Chemiluminescence
Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative, NAT Monitoring: RT-PCR
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck and Bemidji
CPT
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody: 86803
Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative, NAT Monitoring: 87522