Hepatitis C Serology
Tests:Hepatitis C Serology
Overview | |
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| 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) |
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| Last reviewed | 25.11.2025 |
| Next review | 25.11.2026 (OK) |