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Test Code: HepC Preferred Name Hepatitis C antibodies

Results Avail After Hours:No

Urgent:< 1 hour

Test Frequency:Daily

Routine:< 1 day

MBS Status:Medicare Item

Min. Re-Test Interval:2 weeks

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Test Tubes

Specimen Type	Specimen Volume	Tube Type
Blood (adult)	2 mL	SST with gel 8.5 mL (Dark Yellow Top)
Blood (paediatric)	2 mL	4x SST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top)
Blood (neonatal)	2 mL	4x SST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top)
EDTA Plasma	2 mL	EDTA 3 mL whole blood (Lavender top)

COLLECTION NOTES

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GENERAL NOTES

APPLICATION: 1. The presence of antibodies to Hepatitis C does not distinguish acute, chronic or past infection.
2. All new patients with Hepatitis C positive serology are currently sent for supplementary HCV tests.