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Test Code HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY SCREEN HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY SCREEN

Important Note

A positive result will reflex to HCV PCR. With minimum collection amount, additional specimen may be required if a positive result is obtained.

Department

Immunology

Specimen Type

Serum

Method

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Assay

Container

No additive with gel (gold top)

Special Requirements

Centrifuge samples within 24 hours post draw. Two gold tops required for CLMA screen and confirmatory PCR

Standard Volume

5ml

Minimum Volume

3ml

Pediatric Volume

N/A

Ship Temperature

Refrigerated

Stability Refrigerated

7 days

Stability Room Temp

72 hours

Stability Frozen

>2 days

CPT Code

86803

Days Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Group Components

HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY