Hepatitis A, B, C Acute Panel, Serum

Test Code

5979

CPT Codes
80074-Hepatitis A, B, C panel; 87341-HBsAg, neutralization (if appropriate)

Includes

Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM Only (Anti-HAV, IgM), Serum
Hepatitis Bc Antibody, IgM (Anti-HBc [IgM]), Serum
Hepatitis Bs Antigen (HBsAg), Serum
Hepatitis C Antibody (Anti-HCV), Serum

If HBsAg is positive, confirmation by neutralization is performed at an additional charge.

Preferred Specimen

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

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

The following specimens will not be tested:
   A. Heat-treated specimen
    B. Hemolyzed specimen
    C. Heparinized specimen
    D. Lipemic specimen
    E. Obvious microbial contamination
    F. Specimen containing particulate matter, precipitate, red blood cells, or sodium azide

Setup Schedule

Monday through Friday

Reference Range

Negative (reported as positive or negative) Interpretation depends on clinical setting.

Clinical Significance

Useful for screening and/or diagnosis of hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. This panel does not screen for hepatitis A vaccination/immunity or past infection. This panel does not screen for hepatitis B vaccination.

Performed By
CoxHealth

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.