Test ID: HCVPS
Hepatitis C Antibody Screen Patient Source, Serum
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
13009
NY State Approved Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Detection and diagnosis of chronic hepatitis C virus infection
Reflex Tests Lists test(s) that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial test(s)
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHCPS | HCV RNA Pt Source, S | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
If hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody screen is reactive, then HCV RNA by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
HCVPS/13009: Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
PHCPS/13017: Real-Time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
HCV Ab Screen Patient Source, S
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