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Hepatitis C Antibody Screen (PRISMA HEALTH)
Test Code1230002384
Alias/See Also
LAB2384: Hepatitis C Ab w/Rflx RNA PCR- MEDICARE | HEP C|HCV|HCVAB|HCAB
CPT Codes
G0472x1
Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: PINK TOP-KEDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: YELLOW TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: YELLOW TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
Other Acceptable Specimens
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO AMBER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LITHIUM HEP ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: SST ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: RED TOP SERUM ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: EDTA ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: LIME TOP- LIHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO AMBER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LITHIUM HEP ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: SST ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: RED TOP SERUM ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: EDTA ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: LIME TOP- LIHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
Instructions
BRUSH/SPATULA TECHNIQUE: Insert the brush into the endocervical canal until only the bottommost fibers are exposed. Slowly rotate the brush 1/4 to 1/2 turn in one direction. Do NOT over-rotate the brush. Then, rotate the brush in the PreservCyt(R) solution 10 times while pushing against the wall of the ThinPrep(R) vial. Swirl the brush vigorously to release additional material. Discard the brush. Obtain an adequate sample from the ectocervix using a plastic spatula. Swirl vigorously in the ThinPrep(R) vial 10 times and discard the spatula. Tighten the cap on the ThinPrep(R) container so that the torque line on the cap passes the torque line on the vial. SUREPATH(TM) VIAL: When using the SurePath(TM) vial, the cervical broom must be used for specimen collection. Insert the broom into the cervical os and rotate five times. Place the broom head into the CytoRich(TM) preservative fluid in the SurePath(TM) collection vial. Tightly cap the vial.
Transport Temperature
Maintain liquid-based cytology specimens at room temperature. date of collection prior to performing the cobas(R) HPV test. ThinPrep(R) specimens should not be frozen.
Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min
Last Updated: March 6, 2023