Referred Tests
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Test ID: HCCAD
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody Screen for Cadaveric or Hemolyzed Specimens, Asymptomatic, Serum
Testing Algorithm 
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
If screen is reactive, then confirmation will be performed at an additional charge.
See Hepatitis C: Testing Algorithm for Screening and Diagnosis in Special Instructions.
Specimen Type Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Advisory Information
For testing hemolyzed specimens from symptomatic patients with or without risk factors for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, order HCCDD / Hepatitis C Virus Antibody in Cadaveric or Hemolyzed Specimens, Symptomatic, Serum.
Necessary Information
Date of collection is required.
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
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.
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Client Test Request (T728) with the specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days | ||
| Refrigerated | 7 days |