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Department

Microbiology

Preferred Sample Type

Hepatitis C IgG screen

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Serum
  • EDTA Plasma
5ml

Turnaround Time

5 days

Sample Stability

Stored for 2 years

Hepatitis C IgG screen

General Information

The Abbott Alinity Anti-HCV assay is a chemiluminescent microparticle
immunoassay (CMIA) for the qualitative detection of antibody to hepatitis
C virus (anti-HCV) in human serum and plasma.

Patient Preparation

For taking blood samples we recommend that users follow either their local protocols or “The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures”.

Lavender  top blood (EDTA) sample

  • Sufficient blood for the test should be drawn into lavender topped (EDTA) vacuum tubes
  • Invert tube 8–10 times.

Red top blood (serum) samples

  • Sufficient blood for the test should be drawn into red topped (no additive) vacuum tubes.

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status: NEQAS