Anti-HCV
- Useful for:
The qualitative detection of antibody to Hepatitis C virus in human serum. The assay is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of Hepatitis C infection and as a screening test to prevent transmission of Hepatitis C virus to recipients of blood, blood components, cells, tissues and organs.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: Hepatitis C antibody
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 7010
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab
