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Test Code HCV Hepatitis C Antibody

Important Note

This test is not intended for asymptomatic individuals (i.e.for screening purposes). For testing for screening purposes on patients with or without risk factors for HCV infections, order Hepatitis C Antibody Screening, test code HCVS. 

Methodology

Chemiluminometric Immunoassay

Reflex Testing: Specimens with  positive, weakly positive, or equivocal antibody results are forwarded to Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test HCVQN, Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time Reverse Transcription, RT-PCR, Serum, and are billed separately.

Performing Laboratory

Munson Medical Center Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Gold-top serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86803