ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hepatitis C Virus Antibody : 0020099

Mnemonic: HCVAB

Methodology: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL serum separator tube.

Transport:  1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  0.1 mL serum at 2-8°C.

Remarks:  EDTA or heparin plasma is acceptable. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Specimens containing particulate material.

Stability:  After separation from cells: Ambient: Up to 1 week is acceptable, but not preferred; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval:
Negative
Interpretive Data: This test is performed using chemiluminescent immunoassay (CIA).

Anti-HCV Signal Cutoff (S/C) Ratios (CIA):
      Less than 1.0 ........ Negative
      1.0 to 8.0............ Low Positive
      Greater than 8.0 ..... High Positive

ARUP intends use of this assay for clinical diagnosis.  This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell, Tissues and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P).

Note: Recombinant immunoblot assay (RIBA) is recommended for specimens with low positive results.  For high positive results, ARUP recommends collecting a new specimen and testing for hepatitis C RNA by PCR or bDNA.
CPT Code(s): 86803
 
 

 

 

 
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