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HelpTest Code HCVB Hepatitis C Virus Antibody with Reflex
Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center
Useful For
Detection and diagnosis of hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver disease and the cause of the most cases of post-transfusion hepatitis. HCV antibodies are not usually detectable during the first 2 months of infection. They are usually detectable in the late convalescent (>6 months after onset). These antibodies do not provide immunity against this viral infection.
Specimen Requirements
| Container/Tube | |
| Preferred | SST |
| Specimen Volume | 3.0 mL |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated 2-8°C
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time Frame |
| Refrigerated 2-8°C | 7 days |
Day(s) Test Set up
Monday through Friday
Reference Values
Non-Reactive
Testing Algorithm
Hepatitis C Screening and Testing Algorithm
If HCV is reactive Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time Reverse Transcription-PCR (HCVQN) will be performed at an additional charge.
Reflex Tests
| TEST ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
| HCVQN | Hepatitis C Virus Detection and Quantitation by Real-Time Reverse Transcription PCR | Yes | No |
Methodology
Electrichemiluminescence Immunoassay: ECLIA
CPT Code
| Test | CPT |
| HCVB | 86803 |
| HCVQN | 87522 |
Loinc Code
| Test | LOINC |
| HCVB | 16128-1 |
| HCVQN | 11011-4 |