Hepatitis C Virus Antibody, Immunoblot (RIBA) (HCV RIBA)
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| Synonyms:
| RIBA HCV |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) SST (serum separator), Red (no preservative) or Purple (EDTA) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 500 microL serum/plasma |
| Collection: | If tube other than an SST (serum separator) is collected, transfer serum or plasma to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport. Refrigerate at 2-8°C. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Non-EDTA plasma specimen; PST gel-barrier tube; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Methodology: | Recombinant Immunoblot Assay |
| Test Use: | Supplemental test to anti-HCV. Used as an additional more specific test on specimens positive for anti-HCV. |
| Additional Information: | Individuals giving an indeterminate result should be retested and followed for at least 6-12 months. |
| Testing Includes: | Specimen sent to LabCorp. LabCorp test # 141408. |
| Testing Facility: | LabCorp |