Hepatitis C Antibody IA w/Confirm
Test Mnemonic
AHCV1B
CPT Codes
- 86803 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
16128-1
Includes
- Hepatitis C Antibody
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Centrifuge SST tube within 6 hours of collection |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Separate plasma from cells within 6 hours of collection. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 3 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) |
Reference Range
Special Info
If HCV antibody is positive will reflex to a quantitative HCV RNA.**Not intended for use in screening blood, plasma, or tissue donors. **Assay performance characteristics have not been established for newborns, infants, children, or populations of immunocompromised or immunosuppressed patients. **Performance has not been established for the use of cadaveric specimens or the use of body fluids other than human serum.
Clinical Info
The test is used to investigate the evidence of past or current infection with Hepatitis C Virus. HCV RNA testing, if indicated, will determine if there is active HCV infection.
Clinical Limitation
Criteria for rejection: Heat inactivated, pooled, grossly hemolyzed, obvious microbial contamination.