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Screening cadaveric or hemolyzed serum specimens for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in asymptomatic individuals with or without risk factors for HCV infection
Note: In accordance with National Coverage Determination guidance, this test is indicated for asymptomatic patients born from 1945 through 1965, those with history of injection drug use, or history of receiving blood transfusion prior to 1992.
This test is not intended for screening blood, cell, or tissue donors.
This test is not intended for testing symptomatic individuals (ie, diagnostic purposes).
This test is not useful for ruling out acute HCV infection.
This test is not useful for differentiation between resolved and acute or chronic HCV infection.
Indicated for testing asymptomatic individuals (screening purposes) with or without risk factors for hepatitis C virus infection.
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
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HCVL | HCV Ab Confirmation, S | Yes | No |
If screen is reactive, then confirmation will be performed at an additional charge.
See Hepatitis C: Testing Algorithm for Screening and Diagnosis in Special Instructions.
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)