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Hepatitis C Virus Antibody with Reflex to Hepatitis C RNA Quant., PCR
A701
Methodology: | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
Performed: | Sun-Sat |
Reported: | 1-2 days |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation Requirements: None Fasting. Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) Specimen Preparation: Use all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Store serum at 2-8°C until analysis. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability: A limited time of room temperature storage (between 18 and 30°C) for four days (4) does not influence the assay performance. If the assay is performed within seven (7) days of sample collection, the samples may be kept at 2-8°C; otherwise, they should be aliquoted and stored deep-frozen (-20°C or below) up to 3 months. At Accu: Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 2 weeks. Samples are stable through seven (7) freeze/thaw cycles. Self-defrosting freezers are not recommended for sample storage. Specimen Rejection Criteria: Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic samples, as well as samples containing particulate matter or exhibiting obvious microbial contamination should not be tested. NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Lab Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 86803 |