Hepatitis C Ab

Message

Chemistry

Test Code

LAB868

Alias/See Also

HCV Ab

CPT Codes
86803

Includes

Hepatitis C antibody

Preferred Specimen

Gold top (serum separator tube)

Minimum Volume

Whole blood: 800 uL (TWO full red-top microtainers).

Serum/plasma: 400 uL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Red Top tube acceptable

Instructions

Testing also included in "Needlestick Pnl, Source Patient" (NPS), and "Hepatitis Profile-Acute" (HP).
All specimens reactive for Hepatitis C Antibody will be confirmed by reflex order "Hepatitis C RNA, Quant, NAAT @NIC [LAB887]" at an additional charge. Allow two additional days turnaround time.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: up to 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: up to 4 weeks

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule

Everyday

Report Available

Same day

Limitations

The results from this or any other diagnostic test should be used and interpreted only in the context of the overall clinical picture. A negative test result does not exclude the possibility of exposure to or infection with HCV. HCV antibodies may be undetectable in some stages of the infection and in some clinical conditions. Results from immunosuppressed individuals should be interpreted with caution.

Reference Range

Negative

Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine

Additional Information
Link to Reflex Test: Hepatitis C RNA, Quant [LAB887]

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.