Hepatitis C Analyzer
Order Name
HEP C AN
Test Number: 5590855
Revision Date 05/28/2021
Test Number: 5590855
Revision Date 05/28/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Hepatitis C Analyzer
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Chemiluminescence Assay |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | See Instructions | Serum and Plasma | See Instructions | See Instructions |
| Instructions | Two Specimens are Required for this Analyzer. Specimen 1 - for the Hepatitis C Antibody 4mL(2mL) Serum from Clot Activator SST, Keep Refrigerated or Plasma from Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green) Stability: Ambient 3 days, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen >7 days. Specimen 2 - for possible HCV Quantitative Viral Load by PCR Preferred specimen is 2.5 ml (1.5 mL) Plasma from an EDTA (Lavender Top) or Serum from a Clot Activator SST Centrifuge specimen and separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Alternately specimens may be held at 15 to 30°C for up to 6 hours prior to separation and centrifugation. After centrifugation, serum or plasma may be held for up to 72 hours at 2-8°C. Serum or plasma specimens may be stored frozen at -20°C or lower for up to 60 days. Avoid multiple freeze/thaws. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 Days (Assay Dependent) |
| Clinical Use | Positive Hepatitis C Antibody will order the following test for HCV Index at no additional charge. Order Code: Hepatitis C Index [5595150] | Result Code: Hep C Index [5595150] Positive Hepatitis C Antibody will order the following test for viral load determination. Order Code: Hepatitis C Quantitative Viral Load, PCR [5593950] | Result Code: [5593960] HCV PCR IU | Result Code: [5593970] HCV PCR Log |
| Notes | Assay Schedule: HCV Quantitative: Dayshift- Set up on Monday, Wednesday and Friday reported same day. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86803 (possible 87522 for HCV Quatitative Viral Load by PCR ) |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |