Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody With Reflex to Quantitative Real-time PCR
CPT:
86803. If reflex test is performed, additional CPT codes may apply.
Special Instructions
If reflex testing is performed, additional charges/CPT codes may apply.
Tests included within this profile may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for testing about biotin supplementation. Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum or plasma
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Container
Gel-barrier tube, plasma preparation tube (PPT), serum transfer tube, EDTA-plasma transfer tube
Collection
Centrifuge sample within 24 hours of collection. If a tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, or if sample will be shipped frozen, transfer serum/plasma to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube. Ship refrigerated (preferred) or frozen.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated (preferred)
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: Up to 14 days
Causes for Rejection
Incorrect anticoagulant; PPT not centrifuged; frozen gel-barrier tube
Test Details
Use
Diagnosis of active hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
Methodology
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) with reflex to real-time PCR
References
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, Infectious Diseases Society of America. HCV Guidance: Recommendations for Testing, Managing, and Treating Hepatitis C: HCV Testing and Linkage to Care. HCVGuidelines.org web site: https://www.hcvguidelines.org/evaluate/testing-and-linkage. Updated Aug 27, 2020. Accessed May 2021.
Workowski KA, Bolan GA; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines, 2015. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2015 Jun 5;64(RR-03):1-137.26042815
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144050 | HCV Antibody RFX to Quant PCR | 40726-2 | 144035 | HCV Ab | 40726-2 |
| Reflex Table for HCV Ab | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 144030 | Interpretation: | 144030 | Interpretation: | 13955-0 | |
| Reflex Table for HCV Ab | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 550362 | HCV RT-PCR, Quant (Non-Graph) | 550338 | Hepatitis C Quantitation | IU/mL | 11011-4 |
| Reflex 2 | 550352 | HCV RNA (International Units) | 550353 | HCV RNA (International Units) | IU/mL | 11011-4 |
| Reflex Table for HCV Ab | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 550362 | HCV RT-PCR, Quant (Non-Graph) | 550338 | Hepatitis C Quantitation | IU/mL | 11011-4 |
| Reflex 2 | 550352 | HCV RNA (International Units) | 550354 | HCV log10 | log10 IU/mL | 38180-6 |
| Reflex Table for HCV Ab | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 550362 | HCV RT-PCR, Quant (Non-Graph) | 550339 | HCV log10 | log10 IU/mL | 38180-6 |
| Reflex Table for HCV Ab | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 550362 | HCV RT-PCR, Quant (Non-Graph) | 550314 | Test Information: | 19147-8 | |
| Reflex Table for HCV Ab | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 550362 | HCV RT-PCR, Quant (Non-Graph) | 550396 | Interpretation: | 62365-2 | |
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