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

Rejection Criteria

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.

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Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
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