Synonyms
HCV
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB868
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Thursday
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Blood collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) (PST) or EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable. Avoid hemolysis.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=3 Days; Refrigerated=7 Days; Frozen=6 Months
Test Volume Required
0.6 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
CPT Codes
86803
Revised
04-02-20
Initials
SL