Hepatitis Panel, Acute

Message
After centrifugation, if not in gel barrier tube, pour off plasma or serum into an aliquot tube


Test Code
LAB551


CPT Codes
80074

Preferred Specimen
4.5 ml (4.5 ml minimum) SST (gold)


Minimum Volume
3.0 ml serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold SST


Instructions
Spin PST or SST and send to lab


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
See individual components


Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional



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.