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Test Code HCV reflex Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV PCR

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
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  • Red Top


Plasma:

 

  • Light Geen Top (Lithium heparin)
  • Purple or Pink Top(K2/K3 EDTA)

 

Reference or Target Ranges

Nonreactive

Reportable Units

Reactive/Nonreactive

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

 


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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

 


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

Performance Information

 


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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 WCH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas – Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Additional Information/Important Notes

Reactive tests will reflex to HCV PCR

CPT Codes

86803

87902 (if reflexed to HCV PCR)