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Synonym(s):
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Hepatitis C ELISA (HCV) - Serum
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Requisition
Form
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G-2A
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Test
Description
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Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
to detect human antibodies produced in response to Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
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Pre-Approval
Needed
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N/A
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Supplemental
Information Required
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N/A
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Supplemental
Form(s)
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N/A
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Performed on
Specimens from (sources)
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Human
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Sample/Specimen
Type for Testing
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Serum collected in SST or red top tubes
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Minimum
Volume/Size Required
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500 µL
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Storage/Preservation
Prior to Shipping
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- Store at 2°C to 8°C for up to 5 days.
- Store frozen at -20°C or colder for long term storage.
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Transport
Medium
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N/A
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Specimen
Labeling
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Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number)
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Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.
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Shipping and
Specimen Handling Requirements
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- Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations,
IATA, and/or CFR 49.
- Handle
as infectious agent using universal precautions.
- Triple
contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious
agents.
Additional forms & resources
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Method
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Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
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Turn-around
Time
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4 working days
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Interferences/Limitations
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Clean, non-hemolyzed specimens are
preferred. Precipitates in specimen
should be removed by centrifugation.
Do not use heat treated specimens.
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| Common Causes for Rejection
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-
Insufficient
quantity
- Unacceptable specimen type or source
- Improper shipping conditions
- Expired media or collection container
- Discrepancies between specimen label
and submission form
- Incomplete or missing submission form.
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Additional Information
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A nonreactive result does not exclude the
possibility of exposure to hepatitis C virus.
Levels of anti-HCV may be undetectable in early infection.
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