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