Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Preferred reflex test for screening and confirming HCV in at-risk individuals. If positive, reflexes to quantitative HCV NAAT to confirm HCV infection.
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 2 months (avoid freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Available Separately
Components
Reference Interval
2002483
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody by CIA
Negative
Hepatitis C Antibody by CIA Index
0.79 IV or less
Negative
0.80 to 0.99 IV
Equivocal
1.00 to 10.99 IV
Low Positive
11.00 IV or greater
High Positive
3000572
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) by Quantitative NAAT
Not Detected
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P).
Compliance Category
FDA
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
If the anti-HCV screening result is low positive or high positive, the Hepatitis C Virus by Quantitative NAAT will be added. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV RNA Quantitative Real-Time PCR
Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quantitative Real-Time PCR
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody With Reflex to Quantitative Real-time PCR
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody by CIA with Reflex to HCV by Quantitative NAAT