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Hepatitis B Panel, Serum

Message


This panel does not screen for hepatitis B vaccination.  




Test Code
6960


CPT Codes
86705-Anti-HBc (IgM); 87340-HBsAg; 87341-HBsAg confirmation (if appropriate)

Includes
Hepatitis Bc Antibody, IgM (Anti-HBc [IgM]), Serum
Hepatitis Bs Antigen (HBsAg), Serum

If HBsAg is positive, confirmation by neutralization is performed at an additional charge. 


Preferred Specimen

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
 
 




Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
The following specimens will not be tested:
    A. Heat-treated specimen
    B. Hemolyzed specimen
    C. Heparinized specimen
    D. Lipemic specimen
    E. Obvious microbial contamination
    F. Specimen containing particulate matter, precipitate, red blood cells, or sodium azide

 


Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday


Reference Range
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
Interpretation depends on clinical setting.


Clinical Significance
Useful for diagnosis of acute, chronic, and/or past hepatitis B infection.  


Performed By
CoxHealth



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.