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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

Special Instructions