Test ID BLOD1659 Hepatitis C Antibody Reflex to Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative Confirmation
AKA
Hep C
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top w/o gel
Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume |
3.0 mL |
Minimum Volume |
2.2 mL |
Stability/Transport
Hapatitis C Virus Antibody:
Room Temperature | 3 days | |
Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for Transport |
Frozen | Greater than 7 days |
Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative, NAT (reflex testing):
Room Temperature | 20 hours | |
Refrigerated | 3 days | |
Frozen | 60 days | Preferred for Transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody: Monday through Sunday
Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative, NAT: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Additional Information
If the Hepatitis C Virus Antibody is reactive or equivocal, the test will reflex automatically to Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative, NAT (LABS0989) at an additional charge
Methodology
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody: Chemiluminescence/TMA
Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative, NAT: RT-PCR
Performing Lab
Hapatitis C Virus Antibody: Sanford Laboratories Fargo
Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative, NAT (reflex testing): Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody: 86803
Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative, NAT: 86804