Test Name
Hepatitis C Antibody
Availability7 days per week
Lab Section
Chemistry
Fluid TypeSerum
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Non Gel Red Top
Container Whole Blood RequiredPreferred 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top
Summary Test NameHepatitis C Antibody
Specimen Preparation OutreachSpin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup.
Specimen Stability21 days refrigerated 2-8°C
Minimum Volume0.7 ml whole blood
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin/separate and refrigerate until analysis
Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats6 hours
Reference ValueNon Reactive