Hepatitis C Virus Antibody by CIA with Reflex to HCV by Quantitative PCR
CPT Code(s): | 86803; if reflexed add 87522 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Serum Separator Tube (SST). Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA) or Pink (K2EDTA). Specimen Preparation:Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2.5 mL serum or plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 6 weeks (avoid freeze/thaw cycles) |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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