Hepatitis C Antibody (HCV Ab)
Order Name
HEP C AB
Test Number: 5590850
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Number: 5590850
Revision Date 10/01/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Hepatitis C Antibody (HCV Ab)
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 16128-1 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 2 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Stability: Ambient 3 days. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen > 7 days. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 Days |
| Clinical Use | Seroconversion generally occurs by 10 weeks following exposure. |
| Notes | Positive Hepatitis C Antibody will order the following test for HCV Index at no additional charge. Order Code: (5595150) Hepatitis C Index | Result Code: (5595150) Hep C Index | LOINC 5198-7 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86803 |
| Internal Comments | updated lab section ak 9/19/17 updated SU - JK 9/29/17 added in the INDEX reflex which was never been asked to list before - JK 11/8/17 added Freeze if testing cannot be started within 7 days. 6/14/18 change Specimen stability: Room Temp = 8 hours; Refrigerated = 7 days, Freeze if testing cannot be started within 7 days. to Stability: Ambient 3 days. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen > 7 days. - JK 03/08/19: Added a link to "Click Here" - SN |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |