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Test Code HCVAB Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV RNA by PCR

Additional Codes

Epic EAP
LAB868 Hepatitis C AB with reflex to HCV, RNA, quant PCR

Specimen Requirements

Collection Container/Tube: Serum (Serum gel or Red Tube)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial or original tube when appropriate.

Specimen Volume: 2 mL (1.5 mL minimun)

Collection Instructions:

  1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions.
  2. Pour off serum into aliquot tube or send in original container.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Sample Type

Storage Temp.

Stability

Serum (SST or Red Top)

Refrigerated (Preferred)

5 Days (Reflex Stability is 6 days refrigerated.)

 

Frozen -20°C

12 Weeks

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry

CPT

86803

Methodology

Electrochemiluminesence   (ELCIA)

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

Please see Unity Point Sioux City proedure: Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV RNA by PCR