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Acute Hepatitis Panel, Serum
MessageNCMC does not perform hepatitis testing on cadaver samples.
Test Code
AHP - NCMC
CPT Codes
80074
Includes
Preferred Specimen
4.0 mL serum from SST or Red Top AND 2.0 mL plasma from purple top EDTA.
Minimum Volume
2.0 mL serum and 1 mL EDTA plasma Note: For Neonate requirements see
Instructions
Spin down and remove plasma from cells and serum from gel within 24 hours.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Serum SST | Ambient | 3 days |
| Serum SST | Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Serum SST – Separated | Frozen | 3 months |
| Red Top - Separated* | Ambient | 3 days |
| Red Top – Separated* | Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Red Top – Separated* | Frozen | 3 months |
*Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.
Methodology
See individual tests for specific methodology
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday: Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
See individual test listings.
Performing Laboratory
NCMC
