Additional Information:
UFHPL Epic order code: LAB2184D
References
- Choo QL, Kuo G, Weiner AJ, et al. Isolation of a cDNA clone derived from a blood-borne non-A, non-B viral hepatitis genome. Science. 1989; 244(4902):359-362. PubMed 2523562
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- Roche Anti-HCV. Package insert 2011-01.
CPT Code(s):
86803 (If reflex testing is performed, additional charges/CPT code(s) may apply.)
Specimen Requirements:
Type: Serum or plasma
Container/Tube: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube or lavender-top tube (EDTA)
- If a tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer the separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Sample Volume: 1 mL
Storage: Refrigerate specimens immediately after collection.
Stability (collection to time of analysis/testing):
- Ambient: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Rejection Criteria:
- Non-EDTA plasma specimen
- PST gel-barrier tube
Use:
Since as many as 90 percent of commercial intravenous immunoglobulins test positive for hepatitis C antibody, an artifactual positive can result briefly after transfusion. Following the development of sensitive and specific testing for hepatitis B, 90 percent of post-transfusion hepatitis is now hepatitis C. A gene product (c100) of hepatitis C virus (HCV) was isolated and an assay for anti-HCV developed. The assay detects antibody to presumptive togavirus which may be an etiologic agent of non-A, non-B hepatitis (which may not be a unitary disease entity).
Limitations
Testing for HCV antibodies is to assess past or present exposure to hepatitis C virus infection. Additional testing for the hepatitis virus is required to determine acute or active infection.
Methodology:
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) reflex to electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA)
Reported:
5 – 8 business days