Alpha Medical Lab

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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