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Hepatitis C Ab (AHCV)

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EPIC Test Name

HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY

EPIC Code

LAB868

Specimen Requirements

Serum
Minimum Volume:0.5 mL
Collection:Collect using standard laboratory procedures
Transport:Room temperature ASAP.
Stability:Refrigerated: 7 days 2-8 degrees C. Frozen: 3 Months
Container:Gold top gel
Processing/Storage:Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze serum.
Notes:Reflexed to LHCPC when Positive

Methods

Immunoassay/Sandwich Assay

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround TimeFrequency
Serum4 hours24/7

Reference Ranges

Immunoassay/Sandwich Assay
All Range
Non-reactive

Clinical Indications

Qualitative detection of antibodies to hepatitis C virus (HCV) in human adult and pediatric (18 months through 21 years of age) serum and plasma.

Common Synonyms

Hep C

Performed

Lab
Chemistry - Downtown

Interpretative Information

May be used to aid in the presumptive diagnosis of HCV infection in persons with signs and symptoms of hepatitis and in persons at risk for hepatitis C infection. The test does not determine the state of infection.

CPT

86803

LOINC

13955-0

Contact Information

Chemistry - Downtown: (315)464-4460
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