Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.

Stability (Room): 2 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 1 week

Stability (Frozen): 2 weeks

Method: CMIA

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 2 hrs

Usage: HCV is the most common cause of Post transfusion hepatitis. HCV antibodies usually appear in the late convalescent stage >6 months after onset of infection. This assay is the screening test for resolved or chronic HCV.

Specialty: Gastroenterologist

Disease: Disorders of Liver

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Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

Department:

Pre-test Information: No special preparation required