Test Information:
The presence of Anti-HCV indicates that an individual may have been infected with HCV, may harbor infecious HCV, and/or may be capable of transmitting infection. HCV infection may develop into chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and/or increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain) – PLASTIC TUBE ONLY
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
The following information must be provided upon specimen endorsement via Internal Message or Remarks.
1. PREGNANT or NOT PREGNANT
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8˚C
Stability: 14 days
- Storage: 20 to 25 ˚C
Stability: 7 days - Storage: – 20˚C (± 5 °C)
Stability: 3 months
SAMPLE MAY BE FROZEN 5X
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours