Source Patient Profile 4

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Test Code

SPP4

Alias/See Also

73981

CPT Codes
86803, 87340, 86701

Includes

Includes: Hepatitis B Surface Antigen w/ Confirmation(498) If Hepatitis B Antigen screen is positive, reflex neutralization will be performed at additional charge (CPT code(s) 87341), performed when sample screens positive (CPT code(s) 87341), STAT HIV-1 Antibody(73652), Reflex Hepatitis C(73759) Reflexes to HCV Quantitative RNA viral PCR (35645) if positive.

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum SST or Red top tube and 6 mL whole blood K2EDTA (lavender top) or two 3 mL K2EDTA (lavender top) tube(s).

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.
K2EDTA = (For STAT HIV test) Avoid hemolysis. Gently invert 10 times.

Transport Container

SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube and K2EDTA (lavender top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature or Refrigerated (preferred)

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated = 7 days

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

Rejected for gross hemolysis and lipemia

Methodology
EIA

Setup Schedule

Monday - Friday
HIV = RFMVH; HEP B & C = BS

Report Available

1 day

Clinical Significance

See Individual Tests

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

Last Updated: August 5, 2022

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.