Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
- Serum
- EDTA Plasma
5ml
Sample Preparation
Blood should be collected into a red topped vacutainer. Samples collected in gold-topped SST gel vacutainers will be rejected for this test.Turnaround Time
5 daysSample Stability
Stored for 2 yearsHepatitis 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