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Hepatitis C Ab
MessageIf the Hepatitis C Ab result is postive the Lab will add on a reflex HCV RNA PCR PANEL performed at Quest.
Test Code
HEPATITIS C Ab
Alias/See Also
HCV
Chemistry
Chemistry
Preferred Specimen
2 Gold Top Tubes
Minimum Volume
4 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Separate and freeze at -20°C or colder if not tested within 7 days.
Based on guidance from CLSI GP44-A423, it is recommended that if testing will be delayed longer than the maximum storage time, remove serum or plasma from the clot, red blood cells, or separator gel and store frozen (-20°C or colder).
Avoid more than 3 freeze/thaw cycles.
Max freeze/thaw cycles: 3
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Separate and freeze at -20°C or colder if not tested within 7 days.
Based on guidance from CLSI GP44-A423, it is recommended that if testing will be delayed longer than the maximum storage time, remove serum or plasma from the clot, red blood cells, or separator gel and store frozen (-20°C or colder).
Avoid more than 3 freeze/thaw cycles.
Max freeze/thaw cycles: 3
Setup Schedule
M-F
Report Available
TAT 1 - 4 days
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is the major cause of hepatitis. Approximately 1% of blood donors are seropositive for anti-HCV. The clinical symptoms of a HCV infection are variable. Exposure to HCV results in a chronic infection in 50 to 80% of cases. The "window" between infection and seroreactivity is highly variable, up to 12 months.
Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973
Last Updated: November 20, 2025
