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HEPATITIS C AB W/REFLEX
MessageCHEMISTRY
Test Code
HCAB
Alias/See Also
HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY, HCAB, HCVAB, HEP C
Preferred Specimen
SERUM
Minimum Volume
10.5mLs
Instructions
DRAW 3 GOLD TOP TUBES, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB.*** THE 3 TUBES ARE JUST IN CASE IT REFLEXS!!!
All samples which are Equivocal or Reactive for Hepatitis C antibody will be reflexed to HCV-RNA PCR testing performed at WHAV.
All samples which are Equivocal or Reactive for Hepatitis C antibody will be reflexed to HCV-RNA PCR testing performed at WHAV.
Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBES
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
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.
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.
Max freeze/thaw cycles: 3
Methodology
All samples which are Equivocal or Reactive for Hepatitis C antibody will be reflexed to HCV-RNA PCR testing performed at WHAV.
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Report Available
DAILY
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
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519
