HEPATITIS C SRN W/ RFLX TO HCV RNA (See Addendum III for ordering criteria)
| Synonyms: | Hep C Antibody Screen |
| Computer Code: | (HCASX) |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL whole blood (gold top preferred; red top acceptable) |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. |
| Reference Values: | Negative. Positive results are reflexed to Qualitative HCV RNA testing. Hepatitis C.pdf |
| Lab Code: | Serology |
| Requisition: | HEP/ VIRUS |
| Test Frequency: | Mon.-Fri. (HEP C Antibody) - weekly (HCV RNA) |
| Routine TAT: | 1-3 days (HEP C Antibody) - 7 - 14 days (HCV RNA) |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | G0472 |
| LCD or NCD: | LCD LCD LCD |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |