Hep C AB
Test:
802
CPT:
86803. If reflex test is performed, additional CPT codes may apply.
Synonyms
Special Instructions
Expected Turnaround Time
1 – 3 days
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
1 – 3 days
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Container
Gel-barrier tube, plasma preparation tube (PPT), serum transfer tube, EDTA-plasma transfer tube
Collection
Centrifuge sample within 24 hours of collection. If a tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, or if sample will be shipped frozen, transfer serum/plasma to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube. Ship refrigerated (preferred) or frozen.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated (preferred)
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: Up to 14 days
Causes for Rejection
Incorrect anticoagulant; PPT not centrifuged; frozen gel-barrier tube
Test Details
Use
Diagnosis of active hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection