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Test Code IMML50 Hepatitis C Antibody

Synonym

  • HCAB

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Refrigerated: 7 days

Rejected Due To

  • Gross hemolysis
  • Improperly labeled specimens

Testing Algorithm

If HCAB is positive, then quantitative HCV by PCR will be performed at an additional charge.

Reflex Test

Reporting Name Available Separately Always Reported
Hepatitis C by PCR, Quant No No

Interpretation

Negative

Cautions

This assay has not been FDA cleared or approved for the screening of blood or plasma on donors. 

Method Description

Indirect sandwich immunoassay

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday (excludes OSU holidays)

Report Available

3 to 5 days

Reporting Name

Hepatitis C Antibody

CPT Code Information

86803
87522 (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

16128-1
49758-6 (if appropriate)
11259-9 (if appropriate)