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Test Code HCCDD Hepatitis C Virus Antibody, Cadaveric or Hemolyzed Specimens, Symptomatic, Serum

Useful For

Diagnosis of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in cadaveric or hemolyzed serum specimens from symptomatic patients with or without risk factors for HCV infection

 

This test is not intended for screening blood, cell, or tissue donors.

 

This test is not useful for ruling out acute HCV infections.

 

This test is not useful for differentiation between resolved and acute or chronic hepatitis C infections.

 

This test is not intended for testing asymptomatic individuals (ie, screening purposes).

Reflex Tests

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

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

Reporting Name

HCV Ab Cadaver/Hemolyzed, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Ordering Guidance


For testing hemolyzed specimens from asymptomatic patients with or without risk factors for hepatitis C virus infection, order HCCAD / Hepatitis C Virus Antibody Screen, Cadaveric or Hemolyzed Specimens, Asymptomatic, 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.


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

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Thursday

Report Available

1 to 7 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86803

86804 (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

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

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
58127 HCV Ab Cadaver/Hemolyzed, S 13955-0

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

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)