Laboratory Services

Hepatitis C Antibody

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Hepatitis C Antibody
Synonym(s)

anti-Hepatitis C, Anti-HCV

Test ID
HCVAB
Specimen Type

Serum

Alternate Specimen Type

Red, Li-heparin, K2EDTA, K3EDT

Specimen Requirements

Acceptable Specimens



  • Serum collected using standard sampling tubes or tubes containing separating gel

  • Li-heparin and Na-heparin plasma

  • K2-EDTA , K3-EDTA

  • Sodium-citrate plasma

Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

Centrifuge samples containing precipitates before performing the assay. Do not induce foaming of specimens.

Minimum Sample Volume

1 mL

Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable)

500 uL

Stability

Stable for 3 days at 20 - 25 °C
21 days at 2‑8 °C
3 months at ‑20 °C (+/- 5°C)
Freeze up to 6 times

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay ECLIA

Estimated TAT

0-2 days

Testing Schedule

Monday-Saturday

CPT Code(s)

86803

Reference Range

Non reactive

Performing Lab

Incyte Diagnostics

LOINC Code(s)

48159-8 index, 13955-0 interp