Test Detail
Hepatitis C Antibody
Back to Test Directory| Test Description |
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| Qualitative determination of IgG antibodies to hepatitis C virus. Positive test results are confirmed with supplemental Hepatitis C RNA testing. | |||||
| Reflex Test(s) | |||||
| Hepatitis C Virus Quantitative by Real-Time Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA) | |||||
| Performed | Avg. Turnaround Time | Method | |||
| Coralville, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F |
5 - 7 business days | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA) - DiaSorin | |||
| Fee | CPT Code(s) | ||||
| $28.47 | 86803 | ||||
| Specimen Requirements | |||||
| Specimen Type: | Minimum 1 mL Serum | ||||
| Collection Instructions: |
Blood should be collected aseptically by venipuncture, allowed to clot, and the serum separated from the clot as soon as possible.
Red Top Tube: centrifuge and transfer serum to a secondary tube |
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| Shipping: | |||||
| Specimens should be stored and shipped under the same conditions. Wrap specimen container in absorbent material and place inside a biohazard bag. Transport specimen with cold pack. Ship to the Coralville location. | |||||
| Temperature and Stability: | Refrigerate (2-8 degrees C); stable for up to 7 days. Freeze (-20 degrees C); stable for more than 7 days. | ||||
| Rejection Criteria: |
Specimens will be rejected if received under these conditions: Plasma, CSF. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic samples as well as samples containing particulate matter or exhibiting obvious microbial contamination should not be tested. Specimens not received in the correct temperature ranges stated under "Temperature and Stability" will be rejected. |
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| Expected Results: | |||||
| Non Reactive, Reactive | |||||
| Comments | |||||
| A Reactive test result indicates presumptive evidence of antibodies to HCV and supplemental testing will follow. An Equivocal test result indicates antibodies to HCV may or may not be present; another specimen should be collected or follow CDC recommendations for supplemental testing. A Non Reactive test result indicates antibodies to HCV were not detected. This does not exclude the possibility of exposure to HCV. Tests of Public Health Significance (TOPHS): All tests submitted to SHL at no charge as Tests of Public Health Significance (TOPHS) must come from State of Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)-approved test sites, such as Community-Based Screening Services (CBSS) and Integrated Testing Services (ITS) sites. To qualify as TOPHS testing individuals must must meet the following criterion. Only one criterion applies for HCV antibody testing. 1. Persons who have ever injected drugs (PWID). | |||||
| Alternate Names | |||||
| Anti-HCV, HCV Ab, HCV Antibody, Hepatitis C Viral Antibody, Serum, non-A, non-B Hepatitis | |||||
