Hepatitis C Antibody
| Test Name: | Hepatitis C Virus Encoded Antigen |
| Test Methodology: | Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for the Detection of Antibody to Hepatitis C Virus |
| Test to be Performed: | Hepatitis C Antibody |
| CPT: | 86803 |
| Reflex Testing Criteria: | Repeatedly reactive samples are reflexed to Hepatitis C Viral Load testing. |
| Pre-Approval Required: | N/A |
| Accepted Specimens: | Serum (serum tube or SST) Plasma (EDTA, ACD) |
| Specimen Stability: | Specimens may be stored for up to 10 days from the time of draw at 2-8°C following centrifugation, or up to 4 weeks at -20°C. Samples should not be used if they have more than 5 freeze-thaw cycles. |
| Storage/Transport Conditions: | Specimens should be stored and transported at 2-8°C. Sufficient frozen cold packs in an insulated cooler can be used to maintain this temperature. Specimens may be transported at room temperature (15-25°C) if delivered to the lab within 7 days from collection time. |
| Turnaround Time: | 10 business days |
| Reference Range: | Non-reactive |
| Comments: | For acute HCV infection, it usually takes 8-11 weeks before antibodies are detectable. |
Public Health Laboratory Location
150 East Holt Boulevard
Ontario, CA 91761
Phone: (909) 458-9430
Fax: (909) 986-3590
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.