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Test Code HCCAD Hepatitis C Virus Antibody Screen, Cadaveric or Hemolyzed Specimens, Asymptomatic, Serum

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Reporting Name

HCV Ab Cadaver/Hemolyzed Screen, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Ordering Guidance


For testing hemolyzed specimens from symptomatic patients with or without risk factors for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, order HCCDD / Hepatitis C Virus Antibody, Cadaveric or Hemolyzed Specimens, Symptomatic, Serum.



Necessary Information


Date of collection is required.



Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).

2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.


Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Frozen (preferred) 28 days
  Ambient  7 days
  Refrigerated  7 days

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Thursday

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Report Available

1 to 7 days

Reference Values

Negative

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
HCVL HCV Ab Confirmation, S Yes No

Useful For

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.

Testing Algorithm

If screen is reactive, then confirmation will be performed at an additional charge.

 

For more information see Hepatitis C: Testing Algorithm for Screening and Diagnosis

CPT Code Information

86803

G0472 (if appropriate for government payers)

86804 (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HCCAD HCV Ab Cadaver/Hemolyzed Screen, S 13955-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
87858 HCV Ab Cadaver/Hemolyzed Screen, S 13955-0

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following:

-Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728)

-Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916)