| Ordering Code | 542R |
|---|---|
| Test Name | HCV Ab w/Rflx to RNA Quant & Geno |
| Alias | Hepatitis C Virus Antibody with Reflex to HCV Quantitative with Reflex to HCV Genotype |
| Preferred Specimen | Serum |
| Preferred Container | SST (Gold) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Serum in Plain (Red), Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green-PST), Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Dark Green-PP No Gel) |
| Optimum Volume | 8 mL |
| Collection Instructions | Draw 4 full SST tubes. |
| Handling Instructions | Separate serum from whole blood within 24 hours of collection. Use only polypropylene tubes for aliquot samples. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Frozen Airline: Frozen |
| Specimen Stability | Frozen: 1 Month Frozen samples should not be thawed DO NOT store in self-defrosting freezers. |
| Rejection Criteria | Grossly Hemolyzed, Lipemia, Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits, Wrong specimen type, Non-polypropylene tubes for aliquot samples |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | Up to 3 Days for Antibody test; up to 2 Weeks for additional tests. |
| Methodology | Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA)-Indirect |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 22, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis C Antibody | ALL | NEGATIVE | NEGATIVE |
