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HelpTest Code HEPACUTE Hepatitis Acute Panel
Additional Codes
- Expanse Test Name: Hepatitis Acute Panel
- Medinet Ref Code:HEPACT
- OV Code:CHEM*HEPACUTE
Performing Laboratory
St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM | Hepatitis B Surface Antigen |
| Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM | Hepatitis C Antibody |
Testing Algorithm:
If hepatitis C antibody is 1.0 to 10.9, then confirmation by PCR will be performed at Mayo Medical Laboratories.
Method Name:
Chemiluminescence
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s). Spin down within 2 hours of draw, and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated. Avoid hemolysis. If there is a delay in transport of >1 day, send an additonal 1 ml of frozen serum in a plastic vial for possible reflex confirmation.
Unspun specimens must be transported at ambient temperature and arrive to the laboratory within one hour of draw.
Reference Values
See individual test listings.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80074 - Acute Hepatitis Panel
Additional Information
Specimen Stability:Specimen can be refrigerated at 2° C to 8° C for up to 2 days. If not assayed within 2 days, freeze specimen in plastic vial.