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Test Code HCGA Hepatitis C Antibody (Anti-HCV), Serum

Additional Codes

LAB868

Methodology

Useful for detecting past exposure or current infection with hepatitis C virus.

 

A non-reactive result does not exclude the possibility of exposure to or early acute infection with HCV.

 

The performance of the assay has not been established for patients 18 months or younger.

Performing Laboratory

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry

 

CPT: 86803

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube

Specimen: 2 mL of serum

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Reference Values

Negative (nonreactive)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday