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Test Code HCV Anti HCV w/PCR Reflex

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Collection Volume

4.5 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

4.0 mL to accommodate required reflex testing if positive

Collection Instructions

Routine venipuncture.

Specimens must be properly labelled with the patient’s name, hospital identification number, time and date of collection, and initials of person collecting specimen.

Rejection Criteria

Inadequate labeling, improper collection

Specimen Storage and Stability

Separate serum and refrigerate

Turn Around Time

1-3 days

Lab Department

Chemistry

Alias

Anti HCV; HCV Antibody; Hepatitis C Antibody;

Ordering Info

NOTE: All HCV antibody positive results will automatically reflex to HCV PCR testing following suggested CDC guidelines.

EPIC Code

LAB868

Acceptable Collection Container

SST, R-NoGel, EDTA plasma, PINK (EDTA) plasma, GRN-PST, G-NoGel. NOTE: A positive Hep C will automatically reflex to a quantitative HCV test which can only accept SST / serum gel.

Testing Volume

0.5 mL (500 ul). This does not include the Hep C reflex test which requires an additional 1.5ml of serum.

Additional Information

HCV: Positive HCV will reflex to quantitative HCV. 1.5mL of serum is required. When HCV is reactive (low positive), supplemental testing for HCV RNA is recommended to rule out active HCV infection. HCV reactive probably indicates past or present HCV infection. Supplemental serological testing is not performed. More specific testing can be requested if indicated.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

8:00am – 4:30pm; This test is routinely run Monday through Friday, except holidays.