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HelpTest ID BLOD1659 Hepatitis C Antibody Reflex to Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative Confirmation
AKA
Hep C
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia. Specimen should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 3.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 2.2 mL |
Stability/Transport
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody:
| Room Temperature | 3 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Greater than 7 days |
Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative, NAT (reflex testing)
| Room Temperature | 20 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | |
| Frozen | 60 days | Preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody: Monday through Sunday
Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative, NAT: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Additional Information
If the Hepatitis C Virus Antibody is reactive or equivocal, the test will reflex automatically to Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative, NAT (LABS0989) at an additional charge.
Methodology
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody: Chemiluminescence/TMA
Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative, NAT: RT-PCR
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck and Bemidji
CPT
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody: 86803
Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative, NAT: 86804