HepC

Hepatitis C Antibody

Laboratory Fee Schedule
Procedure: MBL0217A
CPT: 86803

Hepatitis C (HCV)
Synonym(s):	Hepatitis C ELISA (HCV) - Serum
Requisition Form	G-2A
Test Description	Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) to detect human antibodies produced in response to Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
Pre-Approval Needed	N/A
Supplemental Information Required	N/A
Supplemental Form(s)	N/A
Performed on Specimens from (sources)	Human
Sample/Specimen Type for Testing	Serum collected in SST or red top tubes
Minimum Volume/Size Required	500 µL
Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping	Store at 2°C to 8°C for up to 5 days. Store frozen at -20°C or colder for long term storage.
Transport Medium	N/A
Specimen Labeling	Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number) Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.
Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements	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
Method	Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Turn-around Time	4 working days
Interferences/Limitations	Clean, non-hemolyzed specimens are preferred. Precipitates in specimen should be removed by centrifugation. Do not use heat treated specimens.
Common Causes for Rejection	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.
Additional Information	A nonreactive result does not exclude the possibility of exposure to hepatitis C virus. Levels of anti-HCV may be undetectable in early infection.