Hepatitis Profile

Test Code

HEPP

CPT Codes
80074

Includes

Hepatitis A IgM Antibody, Hepatitis B surface Antigen, Hepatitis B core IgM Antibody, Hepatitis C Antibody; Does NOT include Hepatitis B surface Antibody

Preferred Specimen

Serum (Gold Top) Tube

Minimum Volume

1.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Lithium Heparin Plasma (green top tube)

Instructions

Hepatitis Panel does not include Hepatitis B surface Antibody. Order HBSAB for Hepatitis B surface Antibody.

Transport Container

Serum (Gold Top) or Lithium Heparin (Green Top) Tube

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature or Refrigeration

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature - 8 hours; Refrigeration - 48 hours

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Turbidity, Quantity Not Sufficient, IV contamination

Methodology
Chemiluminescence

Setup Schedule

Daily upon receipt

Report Available

Upon completion of analysis

Limitations

See individual tests for limitations.

Reference Range

See individual tests for reference ranges.

Clinical Significance

The hepatitis profile can be used to aid in the diagnosis and differentiation of Hepatitis A, B and C. These forms of viral hepatitis cause an immune response and results in the detection of antibodies or antigens that can be detected in blood.

This panel does not include Hepatitis B surface Antibody, which can be used to detect immunity to Hepatitis B. Order HBSAB separately for the Hepatitis B surface Antibody.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.