Anti HCV (Hepatitis C Virus) Antibody, Serum (In )
This test is ued to diagnose Hepatitis C infection
₹1,160.00/-
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Anti HCV (Hepatitis C Virus) Antibody, Serum price in ₹1,160.00/-
Information for Healthcare Professionals:
Speciality
Infectious Disease, Hepatobiliary, Gastrointestinal, Internal Medicine
Intended Use
This test detects the presence of antibodies against Hepatitis C Virus
Clinical Significance
Laboratory testing for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in patients and donors of organ, blood, cells, tissue, and tissue products usually begins by screening for the presence of HCV antibodies (anti-HCV) in serum. Specimens that are reactive by screenin
Methodology
ECLIA/CMIA
Reference Range
Non Reactive
Interpretation
Reactive: This along with detectable HCV RNA indicates current infection. If coincident with a negative HCV RNA, it indicate a resolved infection or a false-positive.
Non - Reactive: No current or past HCV infection
Specimen and Specimen Volume
2 ml Serum
Transport Container
Gel with Clot Activator Tube (Yellow Top or Red Top with Yellow Ring) / Plain Tube (Red Top)
Specimen Stability (Ambient)
3 Days
Specimen Stability (2-8°C)
7 Days
Specimen Stability (-20°C)
30 Days
Collection Instruction
Observe universal precautions when collecting a blood specimen.
Record the time of day when the blood test is drawn.
Follow the recommended order of draw when collecting blood in tubes.
To obtain valid results, do not fasten the tourniquet for longer than 1 minute. Release and remove the tourniquet as soon as possible after the blood begins to flow. Prolonged tourniquet application can cause stasis and hemoconcentration.
Wrap the tourniquet around the arm 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10.0 cm) above the venepuncture site. If a blood pressure cuff is used in place of a tourniquet, inflate it to no more than 40mm Hg.
The veins become more prominent and easier to enter when the patient forms fist. However, there must not be vigorous hand exercise (pumping) - vigorous hand pumping can cause changes in the concentration of certain analytes in the
blood.
The preferred venepuncture site is the antecubital fossa.
Mix additive tubes by inversion. Do not shake the blood specimen. Hemolysis may result from vigorous shaking and can invalidate test results. Use gentle inversions.
Collect the blood specimen from the arm without an intravenous (IV) device, if possible. IV infusion can influence test results.
Do not use the arm bearing a dialysis arteriovenous fistula for venepuncture unless the physician specifically authorizes it.
Because of the risk of cellulitis, do not take specimens from the side on which a mastectomy or axillary lymph node dissection was performed.
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic specimens, Quantity not sufficient, Mislabelled or Unlabelled specimens
