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HelpTest Code HEPCF HEPATITIS C AB DIAGNOSTIC REFLEX HCVVL
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| SoftID | HEPCF |
| EPIC | LAB20314 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Diagnosing current hepatitis C viral (HCV) infection, chronic HCV infection, or resolved HCV (past) infection.
Assay performance characteristics have not been established for newborns, infants, or children less than 18 years old and HCV screening is not routinely recommended, unless they have risk factors. False positives may occur in children less than 18 months of age due to passively acquired maternal antibody. The recommended test for this population is Hepatitis C RNA QN PCR (test code: HCVVL).
Method Name
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) (If indicated)
Reference Values
Negative, Positive, or Equivocal
If result is positive or equivocal result will reflex to HCVVL.
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 Day
Specimen Type
Submit all of the following:
~ Plasma
~ Serum
Preferred Container
Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Plasma: 1 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))
Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Plasma: 0.5 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))
Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Collect Both:
Serum Separator Tube:
Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated
Lavender Top Tube (EDTA):
Spin specimen, separate plasma from cells and send frozen.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Plasma
Frozen: 3 Months
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 3 Months
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 86803 | Hepatitis C Antibody | |
| 87522 | Infectious Agent Detection by Nucleic Acid (DNA or RNA), Hepatitis C Virus, Quantification, Includes Reverse Transcription when Performed | if indicated |
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Plasma Separator Tube (PST) – This container/specimen type is only acceptable with departmental approval. Do not use for routine sample collection and analysis.
Red Top Tube
LOINC Code Information
16128-1
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories