| Method |
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) |
| CPT Code |
86803 |
| Test Scope |
- This test detects antibodies to Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). The test detects both IgG and IgM. Note that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that diagnostic testing for HCV be performed with possible supplemental testing. Click here for a schematic of CDC testing recommendations.
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| Preferred Specimen |
1-3 mLs serum, Red Top or SST tube, 7-10 mLs |
| Other Acceptable Specimens |
Plasma (Lithium heparin, Sodium heparin, Dipotassium EDTA) |
| Minimum Specimen Volume |
1 mL |
| Specimen Identification |
Label tube with patient’s first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection. |
| Special Instructions |
- Sample may be stored up to 7 days at 2-8° C. If longer freeze at -20° C or colder.
- Centrifuge and remove serum from clot as soon as possible and before storing
- Do not use heat-inactivated specimens.
- Specimens with precipitate should be clarified by centrifugation.
- Serum collection tubes should not be used with heparinized patients, use plasma collection tubes.
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| Shipping Requirements |
Store and ship at refrigerated temperature 2-8° C. |
| Sample Rejection Criteria |
- Grossly Lipemic or Gross Hemolysis specimen.
- Mislabeled/Unlabeled specimen.
- Specimen quantity not sufficient for testing (QNS)
- Heat-inactivated specimens
- Improper specimen transport or storage.
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| Reference Interval |
Negative |
| Turn-around-time |
48 hours Setup Tuesday and Thursday |