Hepatitis C Antibodies
| Synonym(s) | HCV Abs, Anti-HCV |
| Specimen | 10 mL plain (RED - NO GEL) or SST (Gold top). Lithium heparin is acceptable but a recollect will be required for confirmation testing. |
| Paediatric Specimen | 0.5 mL Plain separate tube |
| Add-on conditions | 7 days @ 4°C, specimen kept for three months |
| Test Availability | Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600 |
| Turnaround Time | Urgent: Hastings 2 - 4 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours (verbal report). Routine: 24 - 36 hours. |
| Where analysed | Hastings |
| Department | Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 |
| Registration Code | AHCV |
| Deletion Code | 2480 |
| Useful Information | Click Here |
| Measurement Uncertainty | Available upon request |