ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0020104: Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (RIBA), Supplemental |
| Test Mnemonic: HCVAB RIBA | |
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Methodology: Recombinant Immunoblot Assay
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Wed-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 1-5 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 4 mL SST.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.1 mL serum at 2-8°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: EDTA or citrated plasma is also acceptable. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. *ExistRemarks> #ExistStability> 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) *ExistStability> |
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| #ExistRefRange> Negative *ExistRefRange> |
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#ExistInterpData>
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).
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| Recombinant immunoblot assay (RIBA) is recommended for specimens with low positive anti-HCV screening results. For high positive anti-HCV screening results, ARUP recommends collecting a new specimen and testing for hepatitis C RNA by PCR or bDNA. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86804 |