Updated Test
Effective Date
01/16/2024
Included in Report
Updated Test
Updated Test
Notes
WMMAB Hepatitis C Antibody, Screen with Reflex to PCR Update to Alternate specimen
Specimen Information
Alternate Specimen
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HCV Antibody: red top, lavender EDTA (follow Plasma collection guide for PCR), lithium heparin, sodium heparin. HCV PCR: Serum: red top. *PCR for antibody testing cannot be done on shared specimens. Separate tubes must be clearly labeled for antibody and PCR specimens. |