Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV, RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR

Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV, RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR

Test Code

8472
86803
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
8472
86803
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV, RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR - Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is a major cause of hepatitis. The clinical symptoms of an HCV infection are variable. Infection with HCV results in a chronic infection in 50 to 80% of cases. The "window" between HCV acquisition and seroreactivity is highly variable; up to six months.

Test Resources

Test FAQ

Hepatitis C Virus Antibody and RNA Testing

Algorithm

Laboratory Testing in the Diagnosis of Hepatitis A, B, or C Virus Infection

Clinical Focus

Viral Hepatitis: Laboratory Support for Diagnosis and Management

Topic Brief

Laboratory Diagnosis of Peripheral Neuropathy

Test Guide

HIV Infection: Laboratory Testing for Diagnosis and Management

Test Details

Includes

  • If Hepatitis C Antibody is reactive or borderline, then Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87522).

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

Non-Reactive

Alternative Name(s)

HCV with Reflex,HCV Antibody,Anti HCV

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
If Hepatitis C Antibody is reactive or borderline, then Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87522).

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

Non-Reactive

Alternative Name(s)

HCV with Reflex,HCV Antibody,Anti HCV
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

4 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 72 hours
  • Refrigerated: 14 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
4 mL serum
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
3 mL
Serum separator tube (SST)
Room temperature
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
Service Area must be determined
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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