HEPATITIS C VIRUS ANTIBODY (ANTI-HCV) WITH REFLEX
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: HCV
UPHSM LIS Test #: 881
Schedule: Sunday - Friday
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 881
Schedule: Sunday - Friday
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 2.0mL minimum
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Serum must be removed from cells within 6 hours of collection. Refrigerate specimen after collection.
All positive HCVs will reflex to the HCV quantitative (HCVRT)
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Serum must be removed from cells within 6 hours of collection. Refrigerate specimen after collection.
All positive HCVs will reflex to the HCV quantitative (HCVRT)
Methods
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA).
Clinical Utilities
Useful for diagnosis of Hepatitis C.
CPT Codes
86803
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative