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Test Code HCVEV Hepatitis C Virus

Performing Laboratory

MaineGeneral Medical Center

Reference Values

Non Reactive.  Samples that Reactive are resulted as Confirmation to Follow.

For patients who test postitive for Hepatitis C Viral RNA : sample will be sent for quantification by RT-PCR to Mayo Medical Laboratories. 

Day(s) Test Performed

Sunday - Saturday

Methodology

Indirect immunoassay

Specimen Requirements

Serum

Draw blood in a gold-top (serum separator) gel tube. Label the specimen with the patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, phlebotomist’s initials, and as serum. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated. 

 

Specimen stability:   
8 hours at room temperature when separated

7 days at 2-8°C

 ≤ -20°C for longer storage

 

Minimum volume:    

1 mL


 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86803-Hepatitis C Virus 

87522-Hepatitis C Virus RNA detection and quantification RT-PCR confirmation (if appropriate).