Updated Test

Notes

Update to patient preparation and alternate specimen.

Patient Preparation: Performance of the HCV assay has not been established with cord blood or neonatal specimens. 

Alternate Specimen: Red top, lavender EDTA plasma, lithium heparin, sodium heparin may be substituted for the serum specimen

Test Details

Mnemonic

HCVR

Ordering Code

3001440

CPT-4 Codes(s)

86803, plus 87522 if reflexed to HCV PCR, at additional cost