HCV, Progressive

Message
 If Hepatitis C Antibody is Reactive and the signal to cutoff ratio is > or = 1.00 and <8.0, Hepatitis C Antibody, RIBA will be added.


Test Code
38252


Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma or serum (0.3 mL minimum)


Transport Container
EDTA (lavender/purple top) or Heparin (green top).  SST is acceptable.


Specimen Stability
 Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Enzyme immunoassay

Report Available
Nest day


Reference Range
Nonreactive




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.