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Hep C Antibody w/ Reflex to HCV RNA Quant, PCR
Ordered Test Code:
HEPCAB
| Lab Test Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Hep C Antibody w/ Reflex to HCV RNA Quant, PCR |
| Alpha’s Order Test Code | HEPCAB |
| Specimen Collection Tube | SST/4mL |
| Collection Tube Handling | Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube |
| Minimum Volume | 3mL |
| Transport Temperture | Refrigerated |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 30 days |
| Collection Instructions | 4mL serum |
Clinical Significance
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is a major cause of hepatitis. The clinical symptoms of an HCV infection are variable. Infection with HCV results in a chronic infection in 50 to 80% of cases. The “window” between HCV acquisition and seroreactivity is highly variable; up to six months.
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