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Additional Codes
LAB868
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Electro-Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Testing Algorithm
If Hepatitis C Anitbody is reactive, Hepatitis C Virus(HCV) RNA detection and quantification by Real Time PCR will be submitted for confirmatory/supplemental testing, at an additional charge.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold top, serum gel
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Collection Instructions: Specimen with obvious microbial contamination is not acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: results available the day of testing
Reference Values
Nonreactive (reported as nonreactive, reactive, or equivocal)
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86803 (G0472)
87522 - Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA Detection and Quantitation by RT-PCR, if appropriate
Stability
5 days Refrigerated