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HelpTest Code HEP C Hepatitis C Antibody Screen, Serum
Additional Codes
LAB2375
Collection Method
Venous collection
Container
Gold Top / Serum Separator / Additive Free
Specimen Type
Preferred
Serum-Gold Top SST or Red Top
Acceptable
Plasma-Light Green Top
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 3 days |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 21 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 3 months |
Reference or Target Ranges
Nonreactive
Result Interpretation
Nonreactive: Antibodies to HCV were not detected; this does not exclude the possibility of exposure to HCV.
Reactive: This is a screening tool test only. A reactive result suggests possible HCV antibodies and will be sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories for confirmatory testing.
Reportable Units
Reactive/Nonreactive
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 |
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