Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody With Reflex to Quantitative Real-time PCR
Use
Diagnosis of active hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
Special Instructions
If reflex testing is performed, additional charges/CPT codes may apply. Patients who are on high doses of biotin supplements should stop taking them at least 72 hours before the sample collection to avoid interference with the test results.
Limitations
The performance characteristics of this assay have not been determined for use in cadaveric specimens. The serum should be collected, processed, and stored per the instructions to ensure accurate results. Samples from individuals on biotin supplementation may interfere with assay results and should be managed appropriately.
Methodology
Immunoassay (Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) with reflex to real-time PCR)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 40726-2
- 13955-0
- 11011-4
- 38180-6
- 62365-2
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Container
Gel-barrier tube or serum transfer tube
Collection Instructions
Centrifuge sample within 24 hours of collection. If a tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, or if the sample will be shipped frozen, transfer separated serum to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube. Do not freeze in gel-barrier tube (pour off serum first).
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated (preferred).
Causes for Rejection
Incorrect anticoagulant; PPT not centrifuged; frozen gel-barrier tube
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 6 days |
| Frozen | Up to 14 days |