HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY W/ RFLX TO HCV RNA
| Synonyms: | Hep C Antibody |
| Computer Code: | (HCAX) |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL whole blood (gold top preferred; red top acceptable) |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL gold top |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. |
| Reference Values: | Negative. Positive results are reflexed to Qualitative HCV RNA testing. |
| Lab Code: | Serology |
| Requisition: | HEP/VIRUS |
| Test Frequency: | Mon.-Fri. (HEP C Antibody) - weekly (HCV RNA) |
| Routine TAT: | 1-3 days (HEP C Antibody) - 7 - 14 days (HCV RNA) |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 86803 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |