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Hepatitis Panel (Antigen Antibody Testing for Recent Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and/or Hepatitis C)

Test Code
HEPAN


Preferred Specimen
5 mL EDTA plasma or serum (2.0 minimum)


Instructions
Includes Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis A Antibody (IgM), Hepatitis B Core Antibody (IgM) and Hepatitis C Viral Antibody.


Transport Container
SST or EDTA Lavender Tube


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Stable for 8 hrs 20-28°C, 2 days at 2-8°C, 1 month at -20°C.  Do not store in a frost-free freezer. Thoroughly mix thawed samples and centrifuge at 10,000 x g for 2 min before using.




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.