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HelpTest ID BLOD1659 Hepatitis C Antibody Reflex to HCV RNA Qualitative Confirmation
AKA
HEP C
HCVRFX
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) - Serum
Outreach Labs: Send two separate aliquots. Freeze 1 aliquot of serum if shipping is delayed >24 hrs.
If Hepatitis C Antibody is reactive or equivocal, the test will reflex automatically to Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative, NAT (LABS0989)) 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 RNA Qualitative, NAT (reflex testing):
| 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 RNA Qualitative, 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 Friday
Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative, NAT: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Methodology
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody: Chemiluminescence/TMA
Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative, NAT: RT-PCR
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck (Hepatitis C Virus Antibody)
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls (Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative, NAT)
CPT
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody: 86803
Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative, NAT: 86804