- AHCV
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
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Additional Information
Reflex Information: AHCV if Reactive will reflex to HCVQR.
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- Serum
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