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HelpTest Code HCABD HEPATITIS C AB DIAGNOSTIC
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| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | HCABD |
| EPIC | LAB20313 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnose of current hepatitis C viral (HCV) infection, chronic HCV infection, or resolved HCV (past) infection
This test should not be ordered on children less than 2 years of age.
The recommended test for this population is Hepatitis C RNA QN PCR (test code: HCVVL)
Method Name
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Reference Values
Negative, Positive, or Equivocal
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 Day
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 3 Months
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Note: Stable 3 days 20 – 23° C if required
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 86803 | Hepatitis C Antibody |
Keywords
ANTIBODY TO HEPATITIS C VIRUS
ANTI-HCV (HEPATITIS C VIRUS)
HCV (HEPATITIS C VIRUS) ANTIBODY
NON-A, NON-B HEPATITIS
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube
LOINC Code Information
16128-1