Home
HelpTest Code HCVAB Hepatitis C Antibody
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB868
Epic Description: HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
OCHSNER NEW ORLEANS, JEFF HWY, OCHSNER BAPTIST, OCHSNER BATON ROUGE (INCLUDES IBERVILLE), and OCHSNER MONROE
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold with clot activator and inert gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Green, Lithium Heparin | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
LSU SHREVEPORT
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red with clot activator and inert gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Lavender, EDTA or or Green, Lithium Heparin | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
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
Assay Frequency
Ochsner Jeff Hwy Lab: Daily (24/7)
All others: Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
Ochsner Jeff Hwy: 24 Hours
All others: 2 days
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport specimen to performing laboratory.
CPT Code Information
86803