Hepatitis C Serology

Overview
Department	Biochemistry
Test Code	TAHC
Synonyms	Anti HCV serology
Availability	Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons Urgent testing available by arrangement
Turnaround Time	1 – 4 days
Stability – Add test	5 days
Specimen Requirements
Specimen	Serum or LiHep Plasma
Preferred	Yellow-Top serum separator tube
Acceptable	Plain Red-Top or Li-Heparin Green-Top tube
Unacceptable	EDTA plasma
Specimen Transportation
Paediatric Requirements	2 mL plain adult Red-Top or Green-Top
Aliquot Requirements
Sample	Serum or LiHep Plasma
Preferred Volume	1 mL
Minimum Volume
Aliquot Transportation
Clinical Information
Reference Intervals
Test Method	Abbott Alinity CI analyser, Abbott Reagents.  CMIA method.
Advanced Notice	Not required
Patient Preparation	Not required
Comments
Where needlestick or similar injury involved, refer to protocol in Infection Control Manual, “Blood Borne Pathogen Response – Needle Stick Injury Protocol.”

Owner	Clair Crossley (Crossley1)
Last reviewed	25.11.2025
Next review	25.11.2026 (OK)