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Hepatitis C Antibody (US PREVENTIVE TASK FORCE)
MessageThis test if for screening purposes only.
For HCV Quantitation, Viral Load or RNA: Order Test Code HCV(11348) or HCV-2(35645) if Genotyping is already done.
TUBE MUST BE FULL!
For HCV Quantitation, Viral Load or RNA: Order Test Code HCV(11348) or HCV-2(35645) if Genotyping is already done.
TUBE MUST BE FULL!
Test Code
HEPC(USPTF)
CPT Codes
G0472
Preferred Specimen
SERUM - LG RED
Minimum Volume
2 ML
Other Acceptable Specimens
GOLD SST (FULL)
Instructions
PATIENTS LESS THAN 18 MONTHS OLD, SEND TESING TO CHILDREN'S
Transport Container
LG RED
Specimen Stability
REF: 7 Days
ROOM TEMP: 8 HRS
ROOM TEMP: 8 HRS
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Reference Range
Hepatitis C Antibody: NON REACTIVE
Clinical Significance
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is now known to be the causative agent for most, if not all, blood-borne non-A, non-B hepatitis (NANBH). Studies throughout the world indicate that HCV is transmitted through contaminated blood and blood products, blood transfusions or through other close, person contacts. The presence of anti-HCV indicates that an indvidual may have been infected with HCV and maybe capable of transmitting HCV infection.
Performing Laboratory
LMH - CHEMISTRY x3739 or 3764