hepatitis C virus (HCV) Ab in serum/plasma/blood

From Aaushi
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Indications

Principle

Tests for antibodies to HCV antigens.

2nd generation testing (available in 1993) incorporates more antigens than 1st generation test.

Insensitive for detection of acute HCV.

False positives:

Use in combination with:

More general terms

Additional terms

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998
  2. Panel of 6 tests Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: http://www.aruplab.com/guides/ug/tests/0020457.jsp
  3. Mini Panel of 2 tests: Hepatitis C Antibody Reflex . Hepatitis C Antibody by CIA Index Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: http://www.aruplab.com/guides/ug/tests/0020700.jsp
  4. Mini Panel of 2 tests: Hepatitis C Antibody by CIA Interp . Hepatitis C Antibody by CIA Index Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: http://www.aruplab.com/guides/ug/tests/0000000.jsp