Hepatitis C Antibody

Specimen:

Test Code

AHCV

Specimen Name

Hepatitis C Antibody

Collect

1-SST Also acceptable Lithium-Heparin, Na-Heparin

Submit

1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Serum or Plasma

Special Handling

Draw SST, allow to clot completely, then centrifuge.

Rejection Criteria

Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic, icteric specimens

Stability

Refrigerated 7 days

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay

Performed

Sunday - Saturday

Reported

1-2 days

CPT Codes

  • 86803

Components

Additional Information

Reflex Information: AHCV if Reactive will reflex to HCVQR.

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  • Serum 
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