Hepatitis C Ab (AHCV) | | | |
EPIC Test Name
HEPATITIS C ANTIBODYEPIC Code
LAB868Specimen Requirements
Serum |
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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 AssayTurnaround Time
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
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Serum | 4 hours | 24/7 |
Reference Ranges
Immunoassay/Sandwich Assay
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.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.Contact Information
Chemistry - Downtown: (315)464-4460