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
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:
-Recommended Approach to the Diagnosis of Hepatitis C
-Alternative Approaches to the Diagnosis of Hepatitis C
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
Anti-HCV
HCV Antibody
HCVAB, Serum
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C Viral Antibody, Serum
non-A, non-B Hepatitis
HCV Antibody
HCVAB, Serum
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C Viral Antibody, Serum
non-A, non-B Hepatitis


