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Test Code LAB0283986 Hepatitis C, Virus Antibody (Anti-HCV), IgG, Serum

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay

Note:  Repeatedly reactive specimens will have confirmatory test LAB0213025 Hepatitis C RT-PCR, Quant, Serum (HCVQN) performed at an additional charge.

Performing Laboratory

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type:Serum

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum Gel (Gold/ST)

NOTE:  Sample must be spun and serum removed into aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection.

NOTE:  If sample needs to be reflexed, if serum from gel tube was not sent and serum removed within 2 hours into aliquot tube, the patient will need to be redrawn.

Specimen   1.5 ml of serum if sample needs to be reflexed

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

Nonreactive (reported as reactive or nonreactive)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86803