Hepatitis Panel Acute

Message

Chemistry

Test Code

LAB551

Alias/See Also

Hepatitis Profile-Acute, HEP Panel Acute, Acute Viral Hepatitis Panel

CPT Codes
80074

Includes

Hepatitis B surface Antigen, Hepatitis C antibody, Hepatitis B Core IgM antibody, Hepatitis A IgM antibody

Preferred Specimen

Gold top (serum separator tube)

Minimum Volume

Whole blood: 1000 uL (TWO full red-top microtainers).

Serum/plasma: 400 uL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Red Top Acceptable
Tube must be full for possible reflex testing

Instructions

Intended Use: Diagnosis in patients presenting with history compatible with Acute Hepatitis/High liver enzymes. Panel includes the following performed in Chemistry Department: Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM (HAM) Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM (HBCM) Hepatitis C Antibody (HC) Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBSG) All specimens reactive for Hepatitis C Antibody will be confirmed by reflex order at an additional charge. Allow 2 additional days turnaround time. All specimens reactive for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen will be confirmed by reflex order at an additional charge. Allow two additional days turnaround time. LAB: If reflex testing indicated, CLS to take specimen to Reference for processing.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: ≤ 8 hours
Refrigerated: ≤ 8 hours
Frozen: ≤ 48 hours

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

Hemolyzed, contaminated, not enough volume

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule

Everyday

Report Available

Same day

Reference Range

Negative

Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport

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.