Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV RNA - EOHS and Safe Child Only
| Abbrev Code: | HCVEHS | ||
| Order Code: | LAB7077 | ||
| Synonyms: | HCV Antibody; HepC; Hep C; RIBA; HCVAB | ||
| Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay; Real-time PCR | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86803 x1, 87522 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Hepatitis C antibody with reflex to Hepatitis C RNA, Quantitation if positive. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported within 4 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | For Employee Occupational Health Services and Pediatric Emergency Department and Safe Child Program Clinic only.
All others see Hepatitis C Screen with Reflex to HCV RNA Quantitation and HCV Genotype (HCVSR). |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 3 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis; turbidity. Heparin tube. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and leave sample in serum separator tube. If collected in a red (no gel) or purple (EDTA) tube, aliquot 1.5 mL, 0.9 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator up to 3 days. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Architect A) |
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