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Test Code HCVSP Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody Screen Prenatal, Serum


Ordering Guidance


This test is intended for testing either symptomatic or asymptomatic women who are pregnant.

 

For testing autopsy/cadaver or hemolyzed specimens, order HCCAD / Hepatitis C Virus Antibody Screen for Cadaveric or Hemolyzed Specimens, Asymptomatic, Serum for asymptomatic individuals or HCCDD / Hepatitis C Virus Antibody in Cadaveric or Hemolyzed Specimens, Symptomatic, Serum for symptomatic individuals.

 

Specimens that are repeatedly reactive by screening tests should be confirmed by a more hepatitis C virus (HCV)-specific test. Order HCVRP / Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time Reverse Transcription-PCR (RT-PCR), Prenatal, Serum.

 

If testing is desired to distinguish between true positivity and biologic false positivity for HCV antibody, then testing may be done with a second HCV antibody assay approved by the Food and Drug Administration for diagnosis of HCV infection that is different from the assay used for initial antibody testing (HCCAD / Hepatitis C Virus Antibody Screen for Cadaveric or Hemolyzed Specimens, Asymptomatic, Serum).



Shipping Instructions


If shipment will be delayed for more than 24 hours, freeze serum at -70° C until shipment and transport on dry ice.



Necessary Information


Date of collection is required.



Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: For 24 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel (red-top tubes are not acceptable)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1.3 mL

Collection Instructions:

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

2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.


Useful For

Screening of pregnant women for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in primary care settings, with or without risk factors for hepatitis C

 

This test should not be used as a screening test for hepatitis C in blood or human cells/tissue donors.

 

This test profile is not useful for detection or diagnosis of acute hepatitis C since HCV antibodies may not be detectable until after 2 months following exposure and HCV RNA testing is not performed on specimens with negative HCV antibody screening test results.

Reflex Tests

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

Testing Algorithm

If the hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody screen is reactive, then HCV RNA testing 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

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Reporting Name

HCV Ab Scrn Prenatal, S

Specimen Type

Serum SST

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.9 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum SST Frozen (preferred) 84 days
  Refrigerated  6 days

Reference Values

Negative

 

For more information see Viral Hepatitis Serologic Profiles.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 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

G0472 (if appropriate for government payers)

87522 Hepatitis C, quantification (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HCVSP HCV Ab Scrn Prenatal, S 40726-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
HCVA6 HCV Ab Prenatal, S 40726-2

Forms

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

-Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916)

-Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728)