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Alternative Names:

Hep C confirmation

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

HCC

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

Orderable by lab only

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Ordered by laboratory when required.

Performed on patients with no history of positive Hepatitis C antibody status at Alfred Health.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Aliquot 0.5 mL of sample if sending to VIDRL (Hepatitis C Sup. Test (NRL)). Record screening test results on referral form.

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

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