Acute Hepatitis Panel

Message
The following confirmatory testing will be ordered for Reactive, HBSAG results at an additional charge:
  1. HBSAGC (CPT 87341)
  2. HBV (CPT 87517)
The following confirmatory testing will be ordered for Reactive, HepC results at an additional charge:
  1. HEPCPCR (CPT 87522)


Test Code
AHP


CPT Codes
80074

Includes
This Panel includes the following individual components and order codes:
  1. Hepatitis C (HEPC)
  2. Hepatits B Surface Antigen (HBSAG)
  3. Hepatitis A IgM (HAGM)
  4. Hepatitis B Core IgM (HBCM)


Preferred Specimen
EDTA (Lavender) Tube - Plasma


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 2 days
Frozen: 7 days


Limitations
Frozen Specimens are only viable if separated and poured off from red cells.


Reference Range
See Additional Information for Reference Ranges


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory
  2. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory


Additional Information
HEPC
HBSAG
HAGM
HBCM

Last Updated: June 14, 2024


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.