Hepatitis Comprehensive

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Test Code

HEPCP

Alias/See Also

70639

CPT Codes
86704; 86705; 86706; 86707; 86708; 86709; 86803; 87340; 87350

Includes

Includes: Hepatitis A Antibody Total(508), Hepatitis A IgM antibody(512), Hepatitis B Surface Antigen w/Confirmation(498) If Hepatitis B Antigen screen is positive, reflex neutralization will be performed at an additional charge CPT code(s) 87341, Hepatitis B Surface Antibody QL(499), Hepatitis B Core AB Total(501), Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibodies(4848), Hepatitis BE Antigen(555), Hepatitis BE Antibody (556), Hepatitis C Antibody (8472). Confirmation is performed when specimen screens is positive CPT code(s) 87341.

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum (minimum 1 mL)

Instructions

SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.

Transport Container

SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred)

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, Ohio 45439

Last Updated: November 22, 2021

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.