ACUTE HEPATITIS PANEL
Test Code: LAB1232000136
CPT Code: 87341, 86803, 86705, 86709
Alias 1
Hepatitis IGM Battery
Alias 2
HEPMAX
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Container
Preferred: Gold (SST) Top Tube.
Acceptable Alternative: Red Top Tube.
Acceptable Alternative: Red Top Tube.
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Minimum Testing Volume
1 mL serum
Specimen Handling
Separate serum from red cells.
Temperature
Refrigerated
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours. Refrigerated: 6 days. Frozen: 1 month. Freeze/thaw cycle: X1
Reference Range
See individual tests.
Test Includes
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen w/ Reflex, Hepatitis C Antibody w/ Reflex to HCV RNA,
Hepatitis B Core Antibody IgM, Hepatitis A Antibody IgM
Hepatitis B Core Antibody IgM, Hepatitis A Antibody IgM
Schedule
Mon.-Fri. (HEP C Antibody) - weekly (HCV RNA)
Turn Around Time
Routine: 3 days HEP C Antibody 14 days HCV RNA
Department
Serology
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