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HelpTest Code LAB868 Hepatitis C Antibody Screen W/ Reflex HCV RNA PCR
Performing Laboratory
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Billing Code
3020045
Methodology
Chemiluminescence (CLIA)
Day(s) Test Set Up
Tests are performed Monday through Friday.
Positive results are called to physician
Positive results also require public health reporting and follow-up. See Additional Information
Postive results are sent to Mayo for comfirmation testing.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86803 - Hepatitis C antibody
Additional Information
Screening test for antibodies to Hepatitis C virus. Formally classified as a type of Non A, Non B Hepatitis. Often associated with post-transfusion hepatitis. This type of hepatitis is also seen in IV drug users or health care workers. Hepatitis C is transmitted through the exposure of blood and body fluids.
Total Antibody Assay. A positive antibody response does not distinguish between acute or remote exposure. Antibody response to the Hepatitis C virus may be delayed. Repeat assay over 6 to 12 months may detect delayed seroconversion.
Per CDC guidelines, strongly positive samples
(cut-off value < 11.0) are reported directly as
“strongly positive.” Weaker positive samples
(cut-off value < 11.0) are reported as “unconfirmed
positive.”
Samples with a cut-off value of <<11.0 require confirmation by Hepatitis C RNA (HCVQN)
The HCVQN assay will be immediately sent to a reference laboratory if indicated.
Reflex Testing: HCVQN
Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability
Centrifuge refrigerate within 2 hours of collection
Serum stable 7 days refrigerated at 2° to 8° C
Freeze for longer storage
Performing Department
Chemistry
Reasons for Rejection
Icterus
Lipemia
Hemolysis
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
Lack of Two Patient Identifiers:
1-Patient's First & Last name
2-Patient's Date of Birth