Reflex Hepatitis C
Test Summary
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is the major cause of hepatitis. Approximately 1% of blood donors are seropositive for anti-HCV. The clinical symptoms of a HCV infection are variable. Exposure to HCV results in a chronic infection in 50 to 80% of cases. The "window" between infection and seroreactivity is highly variable, up to 12 months.
Aliases
- Hepatitis C Reflex
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL serum
Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
Instructions
3 mL serum
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic Vial
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated = 5 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top) or EDTA (Lavender top) tube Plasma
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis
Order Code
HCVABR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB4181
Includes
If Hepatitis C Antibody positive, Hepatitis C Viral RNA Quant Real Time PCR testing will be performed at an additional charge.
CPT Code
- 86803
Billing Code
- 300000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Flexible Chemiluminesence (positive samples are confirmed with Hepatitis C Viral RNA Quant Real Time PCR testing)
FDA Status
Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday; BS; Report available: 1 - 7 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL serum
Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
Instructions
3 mL serum
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic Vial
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated = 5 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top) or EDTA (Lavender top) tube Plasma
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis
Result Information
Methodology
Flexible Chemiluminesence (positive samples are confirmed with Hepatitis C Viral RNA Quant Real Time PCR testing)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday; BS; Report available: 1 - 7 days