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HelpTest Code HCVAB Hepatitis C Antibody (Anti-HCV), Serum
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Useful for differential diagnosis of hepatitis A, B, and C (non-A,
non-B hepatitis).
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen: Serum Seperator Tube (SST)
Alternate Specimen: Red Top Tube
Required Volume: 1.5ml
Reference Values
Negative
Low positive specimens (COI reading of greater than or equal to 1.00 and <150) will be automatically sent for HCV- RNA detection and Quantification by RT-PCR.
Positive during late acute, or chronic hepatitis C.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday, Sunday