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HelpTest Code HCVAB Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV RNA by PCR
Additional Codes
| Epic EAP |
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| LAB868 Hepatitis C AB with reflex to HCV, RNA, quant PCR |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Collection Container:
SST (Serum Separator)
Red (No Additive)
Also Acceptable:
Plasma (EDTA, Heparin, Citrate)
Transport Information:
Centrifuge and aliquot 1.0 mL of serum into a plastic transport vial.
Minimum Sample Volume:
0.5 mL of serum or plasma
Stability
Ambient Stability:
3 days
Refrigerated Stability:
21 days
Frozen Stability:
3 months
Performing Laboratory
Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry
Methodology
Electrochemiluminesence (ELCIA)
CPT
86803
Performance
Performed Daily
Reflex Test
Reflex Tests:
|
Test ID |
Reporting Name |
CPT Units |
CPT Code |
Always Performed |
Available Separately |
|
HCVPCR |
Hepatitis C RNA, Quantitative, PCR |
1 |
87522 |
No |
Yes |
Additional Information
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Please see Unity Point Sioux City proedure: Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV RNA by PCR |