Hepatitis C Virus Serology (Blood)

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HCV

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0927

Laboratory Handling

Test Adds Requirement

Use the RCP Test Add function on samples less than 48 hours old; phone the Laboratory to test add if the sample was collected 3-7 days ago.

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

HepC

Turnaround Time

4 hours

Available 24 hours

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
Acceptable
  • Plain(Microtainer)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.6

Last updated: 17/04/2026