Test Code LAB868 Hepatitis C Antibody Qualitative, with Reflex to HCV RNA
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
HCV RNA will be performed at Mayo Medical Laboratories
Ordering Recommendations
Screening for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in primary care settings in high-risk persons with a current or previous history of illicit injection drug use or a history of receiving a blood transfusion prior to 1992
Screening for hepatitis C in primary care settings in non-high-risk persons born from 1945 through 1965
Screening at least once in a lifetime for all adults greater or equal to 18 years, except in settings where the prevalence of HCV infection is less than 0.1%
Collect
Serum
Collection Device
Gold Top Tube
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room Temp | 4 Days |
Refrigerated | 7 Days |
Frozen | 3 Months |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp, Refrigerated, Frozen
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA)
Performed
Testing performed Monday through Friday.
Start Date
12/30/20
Last Review Date
7/15/25 ES