Test Code HCGA Hepatitis C (HCV), Antibody Screen, Serum
Additional Codes
EPIC: LAB868
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Used to detect antibody to the Hepatitis C virus.
Performing Laboratory
St. Joseph Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube or a serum gel tube. (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Centrifuge and separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.
See “Hepatitis Testing Order Flow Sheet” in “Special Instructions” for additional ordering information.
Collection date is required on request form for processing.
Reference Values
Nonreactive
Day(s) Test Set Up
Wednesday, Saturday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86803