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Test Code HCVSA Hepatitis C Antibody Screen with Reflex to HCV RNA by PCR, Serum


Ordering Guidance


 



Necessary Information


Indicate if specimens are from autopsy/cadaver or hemolyzed sources so that the proper US Food and Drug Administration-licensed assay can be performed.



Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.

2. Red top tubes should be centrifuged and serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.


Useful For

Screening and detection of chronic hepatitis C virus infection in nonsymptomatic individuals

 

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 (in accordance with National Coverage Determination guidance)

 

This test is not offered as a screening or confirmatory test for hepatitis C virus in blood or human cells/tissue donors.

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
HCVQN HCV RNA Detect/Quant, S Yes No

Testing Algorithm

If hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody screen by chemiluminescence immunoassay is positive, then HCV RNA by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction will be performed at an additional charge.

 

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

Method Name

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Reporting Name

HCV Ab Scrn w/Reflex to HCV PCR, S

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject
Heparinized specimen Reject

Reference Values

Negative

 

See Viral Hepatitis Serologic Profiles

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 to 2 days

Performing Laboratory

MCHS- Mankato

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

G0472 (if appropriate for government payers)

87522 Hepatitis C, quantification (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HCVSA HCV Ab Scrn w/Reflex to HCV PCR, S 13955-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
HCVS1 HCV Ab Screen, S 13955-0

Specimen Type

Serum SST

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum SST Frozen (preferred) 90 days
  Refrigerated  21 days