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HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY WITH RFLX TO HCV RNA QUANT

Test Code
LAB3875


Alias/See Also
Anti-HCV


CPT Codes
86803

Includes
Reactive results will reflex to HCV, RNA quantitation send out. 


Preferred Specimen
7 mL Red Top Tube


Minimum Volume
4.0 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate specimen


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Grossly hemolyzed  or contaminated samples


Methodology
CMIA

Setup Schedule
Set Up: Monday - Friday
 


Report Available
1 day


Reference Range
Non-reactive


Clinical Significance
HCV is a bloodborne virus. The presence of anti-HCV indicates that an individual may have been infected with HCV, may harbor infectious HCV, and/or may be capable of transmitting HCV infection.  Asymptomatic individuals with HCV infection may develop chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis and/or increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Immunology



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.