Test Code LAB1090 Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (Anti-HCV) with Reflex to HCV RNA by PCR, Serum
Additional Codes
Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
---|---|---|
HEP C AB W/REFLEX TEST | LAB1090 | HCV |
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of draw.
Additional Information: Grossly hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 5 days/Ambient 8 hours OK/Frozen OK
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Chemistry-
Fargo Hospital Lab
SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth)
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86803
Reference Values
Non-reactive
Reactive results will reflex to LABHCVQN - Hepatitis C Virus RNA Detection and Quantitation by RT-PCR