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HelpTest Code HCCAD Hepatitis C Virus Antibody Screen, Cadaveric or Hemolyzed Specimens, Asymptomatic, 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.
CMH COLLECTION: 1mL blood in a vacutainer Preferred: Red gel Acceptable: Red
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days | ||
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
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
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.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Thursday
Report Available
1 to 7 daysReporting Name
HCV Ab Cadaver/Hemolyzed Screen, SReference Values
Negative
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86803
G0472 (if appropriate for government payers)
86804 (if appropriate)