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Laboratory testing for HCV infection usually begins by screening for the presence of HCV-specific antibodies in serum, using an U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved screening test.
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody With Reflex to Quantitative Real-time PCR. TEST: 144050. Test number copied. CPT:86803. If reflex test is performed, additional CPT codes may apply. Print Share Include LOINC® in print. Special Instructions. If reflex testing is performed, additional charges/CPT codes may apply.
Testing for HCV RNA using HCVQN / Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time Reverse Transcription-PCR (RT-PCR), Serum is necessary for detection of HCV infection in such patients.
CPT 86308 describes the screening for heterophile antibodies using an immunoassay method. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples.
A reflex test for serum specimens that are hepatitis C Virus (HCV) antibody screen-reactive for diagnosis of chronic hepatitis C. This test is appropriate for diagnosis of acute hepatitis C in high-risk or immunosuppressed individuals who may be negative for HCV antibodies.
Bioline™ HCV test is a immunochromatographic rapid test for the qualitative detection of antibodies specific to HCV in human serum, plasma or whole blood. Product not available in all countries. Please check with your local sales representative regarding availability in your area.
Clinical Significance. Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV, RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR (REFL) - Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is a major cause of hepatitis. The clinical symptoms of an HCV infection are variable. Infection with HCV results in a chronic infection in 50 to 80% of cases.
