Test ID: HCV
Hepatitis C Antibody Screen, Serum
Secondary ID
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
80190
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
Screening for past (resolved) or chronic hepatitis C
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:
-Testing Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Hepatitis C
-Viral Hepatitis Serologic Profiles
Special Instructions and Forms
Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Reporting Name
A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
HCV Ab Screen, S
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
HCV Antibody
HCVAB, Serum
Hepatitis C Viral Antibody, Serum
Anti-HCV (Hepatitis C Virus)
Non-A, non-B Hepatitis
HCVAB, Serum
Hepatitis C Viral Antibody, Serum
Anti-HCV (Hepatitis C Virus)
Non-A, non-B Hepatitis


