Hepatitis C Antibody (HCV)
Collection Requirements
Source: blood
Container(s):
- Preferred Red gel
- Acceptable: Red
Volume: 2 mL in vacutainer
Turn Around Time
24-72 hours
Availability
Routine
Algorithm
If reactive, sample will be sent out for Hepatitis C RNA by RT-PCR (Mayo HCVQN)
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: serum
Spin, separate, and refrigerate
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Chemistry
Instrumentation/Methodology
Vitros
Reference Ranges
Negative
CPT
86803
87522 (if appropriate)