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Hepatitis C Antibody
Test CodeLAB868
Alias/See Also
HEPC; HCV, Hep C Ab
CPT Codes
86803
Includes
Hepatitis C total antibody
Instructions
"Routine venipuncture
Collect one 5ml Red/gold top serum separator tube"
Collect one 5ml Red/gold top serum separator tube"
Specimen Stability
Refrigerate
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to follow proper collection and handling procedures
Methodology
EIA - Enzyme Immuno Assay
Setup Schedule
Daily/STAT
Report Available
Within 24 hours
Limitations
Additional testing is necessary to rule out false positive reactions.
Hepatitis C Virus RNA Qualitative testing can detect the presence of the virus in the serum.
Depending on the clinical situation, this test may be indicated. This test needs to be sent to a reference lab.
Hepatitis C Virus RNA Qualitative testing requires a fresh frozen specimen and will need to be ordered separately
with a new patient specimen collection.
Hepatitis C Virus RNA Qualitative testing can detect the presence of the virus in the serum.
Depending on the clinical situation, this test may be indicated. This test needs to be sent to a reference lab.
Hepatitis C Virus RNA Qualitative testing requires a fresh frozen specimen and will need to be ordered separately
with a new patient specimen collection.
Reference Range
Non-reactive
Clinical Significance
"Repeatedly Reactive Hepatitis C Antibody tests will be reported to the County Health Department as per reportable disease guidelines.
Additional Information
NCD-ABN__Preventative_Services
