Hepatitis C Antibody Mnemonic HEP C AB Synonym HCvAb - HCAb Specimen Collection Requirements Collect Serum, one 5.0 mL gold (SST), 7.0 mL red top tube Handling Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature (minimum: 30 minutes). Centrifuge and separate serum from cells ASAP. Immediately refrigerate (2-8°C). Preferred Volume 1.0 mL Serum Minimum Volume 0.25 mL Serum (0.6 mL minimum whole blood draw) Transport Refrigerated (2-8°C) Rejection Criteria Grossly hemolyzed or plasma specimens, specimens with microbial contamination Stability BEFORE SEPARATION FROM CELLS: Refrigerated (2-8°C): 24 hours AFTER SEPARATION FROM CELLS: Room Temperature (18-26°C): 24 hours, Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days; Frozen (≤ -20°C): 2 months Testing Information Performed Mon-Sat Reported 24-48 hours Method Chemiluminescent Immunoassay Reference Values Reference Values Non-reactive CPT Codes 86803 Last Updated: Thursday, February 11, 2021 09:30:05 PM Client Services: 503-413-1234