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Test Code HEPACU HEPATITIS ACUTE PANEL

Methodology

Profile Information:
Test Code Published Name
   
HAAB.1 Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM, Plasma or Serum
ANTI-HBC,IGM Hepatitis B Core Antibodies, IgM (Anti-HBc, IgM), Plasma or Serum
HBSAG Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg), Plasma or Serum
HEP-C Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (Anti-HCV), Plasma or Serum

Method Name:

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

General Information:

Useful for the differential diagnosis of recent acute hepatitis.

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

Serum Gel Tube

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 8 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Alternate:

Plain, Red-Top Tube

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 8 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 
Alternate:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 8 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Day(s) Test Set Up

Hepatitis A antibody, IgM: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Hepatitis B Core Antibodies, IgM: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg): Monday through Friday

Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (Anti-HCV): Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Reference Values

See individual test listings.

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80074

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate <48 hours/Frozen OK