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Test Code RMCHEPCAB Hepatitis C Antibody with reflex to HCV RNA Detect/Quant*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Hepatitis C Antibody

For the qualitative determination of immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies to Hepatitis C virus in human serum. The assay may be used in conjunction with other serological and clinical information to aid in the diagnosis of individuals with symptoms of hepatitis and in indi-viduals at risk for Hepatitis C infection.

The performance of the assay has not been established for populations of immunocompromised, immunosuppressed, infants, children, or adolescent patients.

Reactive and equivocal results will be confirmed by Hepatitis C Virus RNA Detect Quant-FAH.

 

Methodology

Indirect Two-wash Sandwich Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Gold top, serum gel

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Send specimen in original tube.

2. If pre-processing before sending to the Lab: Allow to clot 30 minutes, (but not longer than 24 hours), centrifuge, refrigerate and return to the Lab.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated 7 days

Frozen samples are allowed

Reference Values

Results will be reported as reactive, nonreactive, or equivocal. Reactive and equivocal results will be confirmed by Hepatitis C Virus RNA Detect Quant-FAH.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday
Analytical Time:
1 day

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT: 86803

LOINC: 16128-1

Order Code: RMCHEPCAB

Result Code: RMCL801928

Result Name: Hepatitis C Ab