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HelpOrder Code LAB1090 Hepatitis C Antibody Screen with reflex to HCV RNA, Serum
Additional Codes
|
Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
|
RV HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY W/REFLEX |
LAB1090 |
HCV |
Useful For
Screening and detection of chronic hepatitis C virus infection in non-symptomatic individuals.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: SST
Acceptable: Plain, red-top tube
Specimen volume: 2.5 ml (reflex test requires 1.5ml)
Minimum Volume: 1.0 ml (reflex minimum 0.8)
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
| Serum (SST only) | Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 4 weeks |
Reference Value
Nonreactive or Negative
Reflex Testing: A reactive result will automatically order the Mayo confirmatory Hepatitis C RNA by PCR (RMC Code: LABHCVQN or Mayo code: HCVQN)
Day(s) Test Set Up
Performed Mondays and Thursdays
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Immunometric Immunoassay