Hepatitis C – HCV Antibodies, Total, by CMIA, Serum
Test Name
Hepatitis C – HCV Antibodies, Total, by CMIA, Serum
Home Collection, Lab Visit
Test Code
H0010a
Test Components/ Genes/ Parameters
Hepatitis C
Sample Report
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Test Information
TAT DETAILS
Daily by 6pm; Report within 24hrs
PRE-TEST INSTRUCTIONS
NA
CLINICAL UTILITY
Also called the anti-HCV test, this test looks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus in blood.
SPECIMEN STABILITY
7 Days
METHODOLOGY
CMIA
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
2-8°C, Do not freeze
SPECIMEN TYPE
1ml serum in SST/ red top tube
Frequently Asked Questions
Hepatitis C – HCV Antibodies, Total, by CMIA, Serum
Also called the anti-HCV test, this test looks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus in blood.
Clinical History Required
The Anti-HCV test is most commonly used to detect Hepatitis C infectionin individuals with signs and symptoms such as Abdominal pain, Dark urine, Fever, Appetite loss, Nausea and vomiting, etc.
Screening of Hepatitis C infection during pregnancy is also done to prevent transmission of infection from mother to child
A healthcare professional will collect blood sample from the patient with suspected hepatitis
Report will show presence or absence of Hepatitis C antibody