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Test Code HEP C Hepatitis C Antibody Screen, Serum

Additional Codes

LAB2375

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

0.5ml

Container

 

Gold Top / Serum Separator / Additive Free

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  • Red Top


Plasma:

 

  • Light Geen Top (Lithium heparin)

Reference or Target Ranges

Nonreactive

Reportable Units

Reactive/Nonreactive

Result Interpretation

Nonreactive: Antibodies to HCV were not detected; this does not exclude the possibility of exposure to HCV.

 

Reactive: This test is intended as a screen only. A reactive result indicates presumptive evidence of antibodies to HCV. The specimen will be forwarded to Mayo Medical Laboratories for confirmatory testing.

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold 1000 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 66 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 2000 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient 3 days
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 21 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 3 months

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time

Stat: within 60 minutes of arrival in lab

Routine:  within 4 hours of arrival in lab

Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench CPH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Roche Coba

CPT Codes

86803

Last review/edit date

2025