image not available
MCL Laboratory specimen collection and test information
Red Top
HCV by RIBA
5 mL.
Alternative name(s) Hepatitis C Virus Antibody Supplemental Testing Recombinant Immunoblot Assay RIBA HCV Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody Immunoblot Assay (RIBA)

Lab section Send Outs    
When performed 0630h-1430h Monday-Friday    
When reported
 0630h-1430h Monday-Friday    
   
Sunquest code:
 JHCRIB
EPIC Code:
 HEPATITIS C VIRUS, RIBA
   
Important notes: Serum or plasma is accepted. Red top or serum separator accepted.
Rejection criteria: Requires consult. Submit consult form with patient history, physician name and beeper number.
Transportation notes:
Specimen preparation: Separate and refrigerate.

MCL Web resources Specimen packaging pages Reference lab 
MCL Web Resources
Last revised 11/14/2012