Leaves of Sequoiadendron giganteum. Giant sequoias are the world's largest single trees and largest living thing by volume. Giant sequoias grow to an average height of 50â85 m (164â279 ft) and 6â8 m (20â26 ft) in diameter. Record trees have been measured to be 94.8 m (311 ft) in height.
The laboratory evaluation included tests for both hepatitis B and C. Tests for hepatitis C consisted of an alanine aminotransferase (ALT) test at a cost of $19.60 per test, an anit-HCV antibody screening test (EIA-2) costing $40.20, and a confirmatory recombinant immunoblot assay (RIBA) costing $148.90.
Testing Procedures and Costs. The test for hepatitis C antibodies, as well as follow-up blood tests, can be done in most labs that perform routine blood work. A regular blood sample will be taken and analyzed. No special steps, such as fasting, are needed on your part.f you're at risk or think you've been exposed to hepatitis C, you may want to consider this test. Hepatitis C is an infection that can lead to serious liver damage and other health complications.