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HelpTest Code Beaker: LAB868 Hepatitis C Antibody
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Epic EAP: LAB868
Epic Description: HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY
Synonym
HCVAB
Specimen Type
Blood
Patient Instructions/Preparation
In house Hepatitis C antibody assay is not intended for use in patients less than 18 years of age. Samples for patients in this age group will be sent to a reference lab for analysis with an expected TAT of 2-5 days.
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Ochsner New Orleans – Jeff Hwy/Ochnser Baptist/Ochsner Baton Rouge (incl Iberville)/Ochsner Monroe: Gold Inert gel with Clot activator
|
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate |
Ochsner New Orleans – Jeff Hwy/Ochnser Baptist/Ochsner Baton Rouge (incl Iberville): Green, Lithium Heparin
Ochsner Monroe: Green, Lithium Heparin or Lavender, EDTA
|
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
For LSU Shreveport and Monroe labs ONLY: Transport at room temperature or refrigerate if holding overnight. DO NOT ALIQUOT.
For Ochsner JH, Baptist, Baton Rouge, and OLGH: Centrifuge and aliquot plamsa/serum into labeled aliquot tubes. Transport at room temperature or refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
SERUM/PLASMA
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 2.0 mL
Performing Lab
Ochsner New Orleans - Jeff Hwy Lab
Ochsner Baptist Lab
Ochsner Baton Rouge Lab
Ochsner LSU Shreveport and Monroe Labs
Ochsner Lafayette Lab
Assay Frequency
Daily (24/7)
Routine Turnaround Time
24 Hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport specimen to performing laboratory.
CPT Code Information
86803