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General Information
Alias: HBV, HepB, HCV, HepC
Performed: Daily
Turn Around Time: 1 day
CPT Codes: 87340, 86803
Performed By: Microbiology Lab
Notes:
Includes Hep B surface Ag and HCV Ab.
If Hep B surface Ag is Reactive, a Hep B Confirmatory test will be reflexed. All reactive HCV Ab results will automatically reflex tests for Hep B surface Ab, Hep B Core Total, and Hep A IgG
Reactive/Equivocal results should be confirmed by HCV Quantitative NAAT (Viral Load).
The HCV Ab Assay performance characteristics have not been established for testing a pediatric population less than 13 years of age. For this population, order LAB411455 Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (for PTS <13 yrs old).
Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly Hemolyzed, Heat inactivated, Pooled, Microbial Contamination
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Hep BsAg |
Chemiluminescence |
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Nonreactive |
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Hep C Ab |
Chemiluminescence |
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|
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Nonreactive |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Red with Gel, 5mL |
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Deliver within 2 hours of collection |
Room Temperature |
Room Temperature |