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Hepatitis C Analyzer

Order Name HEP C AN
Test Number: 5590855
Revision Date 05/28/2021
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Hepatitis C Analyzer
Chemiluminescence Assay  
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
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 or Serum from EDTA (Lavender Top) or Clot Activator SST.
Centrifuge specimen and separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours of collection
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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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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