HEPATITIS PANEL, ACUTE

Test Code

HEPAC

Alias/See Also

Hepatic

CPT Codes
80074

Includes

Includes: HBsAg; Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM; Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM; Hepatitis C Antibody

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma/serum and red cells. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 5 days

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

Hemolyzed

Methodology
See individual tests

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Reference Range

Not Detected

Clinical Significance

Panel to evaluate whether the genesis is hepatitis A, B, or C, and if the infection is acute or chronic

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB3 (Chemistry, Centaur)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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