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Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV RNA, Quantitative, RT-PCR (8472)
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
Anti HCV; HCV Antibody; HCV Ab; HCV with Reflex; Hep C; Hep C Ab; Hep C Titer; Hep C Virus; Hepatitis C Ab IgG; Total Hep C Antibodies
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
2-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
6-8 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=72 Hours; Refrigerated=14 Days; Frozen=30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Grossly lipemic
Test Volume Required
4 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Serum or Plasma
Comments
Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV RNA, Quantitative RT-PCR is replacing Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to RIBA as of 3/11/13 per Quest.
CPT Codes
86803; 87522
Revised
09-27-22