Test Code HEPPRO Hepatitis Panel, Acute
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay.
Real-Time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
| Profile Information: | |
| Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM Only (Anti-HAV, IgM) | Hepatitis Bs Antigen (HBsAg) |
| Hepatitis Bc Antibody, IgM (Anti-HBc [IgM]) | Hepatitis C Antibody (Anti-HCV) (with Reflex to HCV RNA Detection/Quantification by PCR) |
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down within 1 hour of draw and send 3 mL of serum refrigerated.
Reference Values
See individual test listings.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
80074-Acute hepatitis panel
Secondary ID
HHA1267
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Hepatitis Panel |
24313-9 |
| Hepatitis Bs Antigen (HBsAg) | 5195-3 |
| Hepatitis Bs Antigen (HBsAg) Confirm | 65633-0 |
| Hepatitis Bc Antibody, IgM (Anti-HBc [IgM]) | 31204-1 |
| Hepatitis C Antibody (Anti-HCV) | 16128-1 |
| Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM Only (Anti-HAV, IgM) | 22314-9 |
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Serum |
RT, spun |
2 days |
|
Refrigerated, spun |
7 days |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
Reject |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
Reject |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
Reject |