Test Order Name - Hepatitis C Antibody (IgG/IgM)
Synonym(s) - HCV Antibody (IgG/IgM) with confirmatory HCV RNA Detection
Methodology - Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) and Real Time RTPCR
Acceptable Specimen Type(s) for Testing - Whole blood, human plasma
Transport / Collection Medium - plasma collection tubes (EDTA)
Storage and Preservation of Specimen - Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be held at 15 to 30°C for up to 4 hours or at 2 to 8°C for up to 3 days, prior to centrifugation. After centrifugation, plasma specimens may be stored at 15to 30°C for up to 20 hours or 2 to 8°C for up to 3 days. If longer storage is required, plasma specimens must be held at -70°C or lower.
Minimum Volume Required - 3.0 milliliters of whole blood or 1.5 milliliters of plasma
Additional Collection Instructions - None
Additional Required Information - Collection date and time required on requisition form.
Send Out? - No
Turnaround Time - 7 business days (Monday to Friday)
Testing Restrictions - Only for contracted submitters.