Orderable EAP code:

LAB00105

Billable EAP Codes:

80002034 x 1

CPT Codes:

86803 x 1

Lab Section:

Immunology

Includes:

Hep C Ab

If Equivocal or Reactive reflex to:

HEPATITIS C QUANTITATIVE, PLASMA [LAB00776]

Additional charges apply

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 2 Days, additional time for reflex testing.

Test Schedule:

7 days a week.

Interpretation:

Nonreactive = Antibodies to HCV not detected.

Equivocal = Antibodies to HCV may or may not be present.

Reactive = Presumptive evidence of antibodies to HCV.

Related Links:

HCV Test Algorithm

Specimen Requirements:

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

*Do not order for patients <18 months. See comments below*

4 ml blood collected in serum separator tube (SST) or EDTA tube. Send 2 mL serum or plasma aliquot.

Minimum volume = 250 uL, 1.5 mL is needed to include reflex testing.

Stability:

Room Temperature (15 - 30°C) – 3 days.

Refrigerated (2-8 C) - 7 days.

Specimen may be stored on or off the clot, or separator gel.

Frozen -10°C or colder – 3 freeze/thaw cycles.

Remove specimen from clot or separator gel prior to storage.

Reference Range:

Nonreactive

Comments:

For patients less than 18 months, order Hepatitis C Quantitative

 (LAB00776)

Used for the qualitative detection of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies to hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV). May be used to provide presumptive evidence of infection with HCV in conjunction with other laboratory results and clinical information.

This test is not intended for use in screening blood, plasma or tissue donors.

Synonyms:

HCV AB

HCV Screen

Hep C Ab, w/PCR Reflex

Hepatitis C Virus w/Confirmation