Reflex Hepatitis C

Message

For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.

Positive samples will automatically reflex to HCV RNA Quantitative PCR (35645R) (CPT code 87522) at an additional charge.

Test Code

HCVABR

Alias/See Also

73759;
Hepatitis C Reflex

CPT Codes
86803

Preferred Specimen

Serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top) or K2EDTA (Lavender top) tube Plasma

Instructions

3 mL Serum

Transport Container

Plastic Vial

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 1 day
Refrigerated = 5 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis

Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Monday - Friday
BS

Report Available

1 day

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: August 4, 2022

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.