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HelpTest ID BLOD1202 Hepatitis Acute Panel, Reflex to Confirmation
AKA
Acute Hepatitis Panel
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia. Specimen should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 6.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 3.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 20 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | |
| Frozen | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday (Antibodies)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday (RNA Confirm)
Analytical Time
1 - 3 days
Additional Information
Test includes:
Hepatitis A IgM Antibody
Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibody
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (If positive a confirmation test by neutralization will be performed at an additional fee)
Hepatitis C Antibody (If positive a confirmation test by PCR will be performed at an additional fee),
Methodology
Chemiluminescence (Antibody)
RT-PCR (RNA Confirm)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck and Bemidji
CPT
86705, 86709, 87340 reflexes to 87341 if positive.
86803 reflexes to 87522 if reactive or equivocal.