- ACHEPX
Hepatitis Panel, Acute with Reflex to Hepatitis C RNA Quantitation
Specimen:
Test Code
ACHEPX
Specimen Name
Hepatitis Panel, Acute with Reflex to Hepatitis C RNA Quantitation
Collect
2-SST
Submit
6.0 mLs (Min: 3.5 mLs) serum
Special Handling
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Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Refrigerated 3 days, if longer transport time freeze sample. Freeze specimens that reflex to HCV RNA Quantitation.
Methodology
Antibody: Chemiluminescence; RNA Quant: Real time reverse transcriptase and DNA amplification
Performed
Antibody: Microbiology/Serology - Daily; HCV RNA Quant: Molecular Virology. Performed two times per week.
Reported
1-8 days
CPT Codes
- 80074
- 87522
Components
Includes: Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis B Core Antibody IgM, Hepatitis A Antibody IgM, Hepatitis C Antibody; a reactive Hepatitis C Antibody test will automatically reflex to the Hepatitis C RNA Quantitation test.
Additional Information
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
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