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HEPATITIS C VIRUS ANTIBODY (088-7202) Synonyms: Anti-HCV; Non-A, Non-B Hepatitis CPT4 Code: 86803 Test Order Mnemonic: HCV Lab: Serology Request Form: Microbiology/Serology Collection: Routine venipuncture, SST (serum separator tube) Storage Instructions: Centrifuge the specimen and store at 2-8°C. Causes for Rejection: Gross hemolysis, specimens containing particulate matter, heat-inactivated specimens, submission of samples in tubes other than SST Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at Sample Management, 5.136 McCullough Turnaround Time: 24 - 72 hours Special Instructions: This test detects both IgG and IgM to HCV. Previously positive patients do not require repeat testing. If the patient has no detectable antibody, it is recommended to wait at least three months before testing again. Tests on samples collected less than three months from the initial negative results will be cancelled, unless approved by a Microbiology Director or designee. Samples with a low level of antibody are confirmed by PCR testing. Refer to HCV Qualitative PCR. Recommended tests to determine
acute hepatitis (see Note) are Hepatitis A virus antibody IgM, Hepatitis B Surface antigen, Hepatitis B Core antibody IgM and
Hepatitis C virus antibody. Recommended tests to determine chronic hepatitis are Hepatitis B Surface antigen, Hepatitis B Core antibody IgM and Hepatitis C virus antibody. Specimen: Blood Volume: 2 ml serum Container: SST (gel barrier) Reference Ranges: Negative Method: Enchanced chemiluminescence (ECi) Revised Feb. 2006 by T. Friloux |
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