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Test Code HEPPANACUTE Acute Hepatitis A,B,C Profile

Important Note

As of 9/1/2023, all Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) antibody screens that are positive will automatically reflex the HCV RNA by transcription polymerase chain reaction at an additional charge.  Per the CDC testing recommendations, anti-HCV positive/reactive should be automatically tested with an FDA-approved nucleic acid test (NAT) for detection of HCV RNA.  "Automatic" testing happens in the laboratory without additional action on the part of the patient or the healthcare provider.  Automatic testing is critical to increase the number of people diagnosed with current HCV infection who can then be linked to care and curative antiviral therapy.

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: SST/RED
Preferred: Serum
Acceptable: Serum
Specimen Volume: 4.0ml (to ensure adequate volume for reflex testing)

SPECIMEN PROCESSING and HANDLING

Allow samples to clot adequately before centrifugation

TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE

Specimen is stable at Room Temperature for <8 hrs and Refrigerated for <48 hrs

PERFORMING LAB

WKMC