Hepatitis C Supplemental Test |
| Laboratory: | Microbiology |
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| Test Code: | Hepatitis C Supplemental Tests, Hepatitis C Sup. Test (NRL) |
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| Registration Instructions: | Use "Hepatitis C Supplemental Tests" when screening test S/CO > 5.
Use "Hepatitis C Sup. Test (NRL)" when screening test S/CO < 5.
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| Specimen Types: | Serum |
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| Collection & Request Instructions: | Ordered by laboratory when required.
Performed on patients with no history of positive Hepatitis C antibody status at Alfred Health. |
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| Processing Instructions: | Aliquot 0.5 mL of sample if sending to VIDRL (Hepatitis C Sup. Test (NRL)). Record screening test results on referral form.
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| Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories: | Room Temperature |
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| Assay Frequency: | Weekly |
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| External Laboratory: | V.I.D.R.L. |
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| External Transport Instructions: | Send at ambient temperature |
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