Hepatitis Panel, Acute

Specimen:

Test Code

ACHEP

Specimen Name

Hepatitis Panel, Acute

Collect

1-SST

Submit

3.5 mLs (Min: 1 mL) serum

Special Handling

If sample transport to the lab is not the same day as collected, centrifuge the sample and aliquot the serum or plasma into a clean tube.

Rejection Criteria

Stability

Refrigerated 7 days

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Performed

Sunday - Saturday

Reported

1-2 days

CPT Codes

  • 80074

Components

Includes: Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis B Core Antibody IgM, Hepatitis A Antibody IgM, Hepatitis C Antibody

Additional Information

Reflex may include Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Confirmation if Hepatitis B Surface Antigen is indeterminate.

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Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
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