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Test Code 0283986 Hepatitis C Antibody Screen, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Methodology:

Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)

Performing Laboratory

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Gold (gel separator) or Red (plain)

Acceptable: Plasma, Green top Lithium heparin

Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Allow serum tubes to clot completely. This may take up to 30 minutes.

2. Remove sample from cells by pipetting.

3. Indicate whether serum or plasma.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

Nonreactive (reported as nonreactive, reactive or equivocal)

Reflex Information

If hepatitis C antibody is reactive, it will be reported as "Reactive" and referred to Mayo Medical Laboratories for repeat and confirmation, if appropriate, at an additional charge.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86803