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HelpTest Code LAB868 HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY WITH REFLEX
Additional Codes
Internal: 10592
External: HEPCAB
Beaker: LAB868
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Serum Separator (Gold Top) or Plain Serum Tube (Red Top)
Specimen Type: Serum
Preferred Volume: 1.5 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate serum from cells as soon as possible by centrifugation. Store and transport refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Visibly Hemolyzed specimens.
Limitations: Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. >5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room Temp | 3 days |
| Refrigerated | 21 days |
| Frozen (-20 øC) | 3 months |
Method
ECLIA
Synonyms
Anti-Hepatitis C, HCV Ab, Anti-HCV, Hep C Ab, Hepatitis C Antibody
CPT Codes
86803
Department
Chemistry
Test Schedule
Daily
Test Includes
Anti-HCV.
Reference Lab
SCMC
Additional Test Information
This test is for the screen only.