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HelpTest ID BLOD1200 Hepatitis C Antibody Reflex to HCV RNA Quantitative Confirmation
AKA
HCVRFX
HEP C
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) - Serum
Outreach Labs: Send two separate aliquots, If testing/shipment will be delayed >24 hours, freeze 1 aliquot of serum at -70C (up to 84 days.)
If Hepatitis C Antibody is reactive or equivocal, the test will reflex automatically to Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative, NAT Monitoring (BLOD0343) at an additional charge.
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody:
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative Confirmation Reflex:
| Preferred Volume | 1.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody:
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Greater than 7 days |
Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative, NAT Monitoring (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 Virus RNA Quantitative, NAT Monitoring:: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Methodology
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody: Chemiluminescence/TMA
Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative, NAT Monitoring: RT-PCR
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck (Hepatitis C Virus Antibody)
Sanford Laboratories Soux Falls (Hep C Virus RNA Quantification)
CPT
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody: 86803
Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative: 87522