Hepatitis C virus core antigen serology

 

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Samples required

Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube) or

EDTA blood (purple cap, 4 mL tube)

Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

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Test information
  • EIA

HCV core antigen is only requested if acute HCV is suspected.

For further syndromic information please see viral hepatitis (diagnostic virology).

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Turnaround time

See virology and microbiological serology turnaround times.

Enquiries

Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627

 

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