Hepatitis C (HCV) Antibody

Virology

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Description

For Information regarding sample types and volumes please follow the Weblink above and then select the "VIROLOGY SAMPLES" link

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Indications

Acute hepatitis screen, Hepatitis screen, Sexual health screen

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Sample Type

Clotted Blood ( Yellow top ), serum, plasma

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Reference Range

Not applicable

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Turnaround Time

Within 1 day

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Testing Frequency

daily

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External Notes

Antibodies may take up to 3 months to develop post onset of illness.Positive results may require further testing to confirm. Negative results are reported within two workdays. Samples with positive results are tested for RNA/genotype/another Ab test and may delay results upto a maximum of 10 workdays

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Patient Preparation

None

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Please note: the above information is subject to change and we endeavour to keep this website up to date wherever necessary.