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