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Hepatitis C Ab w/Rflx HCV RNA, Quant, RT-PCR
MessageNCMC does not perform hepatitis testing on cadaver samples.
Test Code
HEPC - NCMC
CPT Codes
86803
Preferred Specimen
1.5 mL plasma from light green (lithium heparin) AND 2.0 mL plasma from purple top EDTA (EDTA tube is a designated sample and cannot be used for other testing.)
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL plasma and 1 mL EDTA plasma
Other Acceptable Specimens
1.5 mL serum from SST or Red Top AND 2.0 mL plasma from purple top EDTA (EDTA tube is a designated sample and cannot be used for other testing.)
Instructions
Spin down and remove plasma from cells and serum from gel within 24 hours.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Serum SST | Refrigerated | 24 hours |
| Serum SST – Separated | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Serum SST – Separated | Frozen | 35 days |
| Li Hep | Refrigerated | 24 hours |
| Li Hep - Separated | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Li Hep - Separated | Frozen | 35 days |
| Red Top – Separated* | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Red Top – Separated* | Frozen | 35 days |
*Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
Nonreactive
(reported as Nonreactive or Reactive)
All Equivocal or Reactive results will be sent for confirmation (Order code HCPCRQT to SQL).
(reported as Nonreactive or Reactive)
All Equivocal or Reactive results will be sent for confirmation (Order code HCPCRQT to SQL).
Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
