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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Hepatitis C Antibody (HCV Ab)
|
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 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |