Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV RNA, PCR with Reflex to Genotype
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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).
If Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR is ≥2000 IU/mL, then Hepatitis C Virus RNA Genotype will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87902).
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Alternative name(s)
HCV RNA Genotype,Hep C Genotype,HEP C Virus Genotype,HEP C RNA QNT PCR W/RFX Genotype,Hepatitis C RNA Genotype,HCV with Reflex,HCV Antibody
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 2.5 mL serum collected in each of 2 serum separator tubes (SST) |
| Alternative specimen(s) | Plasma collected in: Each of 2 EDTA (lavender-top) tubes |
| Minimum volume | 2 mL (x2) |
| 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 • Red-top tube (no gel) • Heparinized plasma |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance 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.
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