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HelpTest Code AHEP or LAB551 Hepatitis Panel, Acute, Serum
Profile Information
|
Test ID |
Reporting Name |
Available Separately? |
Always Performed? |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HAVM |
Hepatitis A IgM |
Y |
Y |
|
HBSG |
Hepatitis B Surface Ag |
Y |
Y |
|
HBMC |
Hepatitis B Core IgM |
Y |
Y |
|
HCVB |
Hepatitis C Antibody |
Y |
Y |
Specimen Requirements
| Container Type: |
Optimal: Gold Acceptable: Red |
| Optimal Collection Volume: |
4.5mL; full tube |
| Minimum Volume: |
3 mL |
| Collection Instructions: |
Gently invert the sample 5-6 times after collection. |
| Specimen Transport: |
Refrigerate |
| Processing Instructions: |
1. Allow the specimen to clot for 30 minutes. 2. Centrifuge specimen within 2 hours of collection. 3. After centrifugation, specimen tubes without a gel barrier should have the serum aliquoted to a false bottom container. 4. Keep serum refrigerated until testing can be performed. |
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Serum |
Refrigerated |
7 days |
|
Frozen |
3 months |
Specimen Rejection Criteria
|
Hemolysis |
Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
|
Lipemia |
Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
|
Icterus |
Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
|
Other |
Quantity not sufficient |
Useful For
Differential diagnosis of acute viral hepatitis.
Methodology
Roche Cobas - Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay
Reference Ranges
|
Test ID |
Reference Range and Reporting Units |
|---|---|
|
Hep A IgM |
Negative |
|
Hep B Surface Ag |
Negative |
|
Hep B Core IgM |
Negative |
|
Hep C Antibody |
Negative |
Day(s) Performed
24/7
Expected TAT
Same or next day
Performing Laboratory
Full Acute Hepatitis Panel: Bronson Laboratory, Chemistry - Kalamazoo
Hep B Surface Ag and Hep C Antibody: Bronson Laboratory, Chemistry - Battle Creek
Sample Retention Time
7 days
CPT Code
80074
LOINC Code
24363-4