Test Overview
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Screen for the presence on Hepatitis C specific antibody. A reactive/positive Hepatitis C antibody test indicates either acute infection, chronic infection, or resolved past infection. Any reactive anti-HCV result will reflex to a confirmatory Hepatitis C Virus RNA by PCR, Quantitative (QHCV) assay to determine if there is ongoing infection.
Non-Reactive
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
1 hour
- HCV Antibody
- Hepatitis C Screen
- Post-transfusion Hepatitis
STAT requests for this test will be performed on a STAT basis (supervisory staff approval is not required).
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Centrifuge within 24 hours of collection, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate at 2-8C up to 7 days or freeze at -20C for longer storage with up to 4 freeze/thaw cycles.
Red Top Tube; Green Top Tube (heparinized plasma); Lavender Top Tube (EDTA plasma)
0.5 mL serum
0.25 mL serum
Additional Information
Any reactive anti-HCV result will reflex to a confirmatory Hepatitis C Virus RNA by PCR, Quantitative (QHCV) assay to determine if there is ongoing infection. By ordering this test the clinician acknowledges that additional reflex testing will be performed and billed at a separate additional charge if indicated.