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Test Code AHP Acute Hepatitis Panel

Important Note

PANEL INCLUDES: Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibody, Hepatitis A IgM Antibody, Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex

NOTE: All HCV Antibody Positive results will automatically reflex to HCV PCR testing following suggested CDC guidelines. If hepatitis Bs antigen is reactive, then confirmation will be performed.

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Collection Instructions

Routine Venipuncture

Collection Volume

4.5 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

4.0 mL (Full SST) to accommodate required reflex testing if positive

Testing Volume

0.75 mL (750 ul) not including the Hep C or B reflex testing. 

Specimen Storage and Stability

Separate from cells and refrigerate

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

8:00am – 4:30pm; This test is routinely run Monday through Friday, except holidays. Hepatitis B Confirmation testing performed Monday and Thursdays.

EPIC Code

LAB551

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Acceptable Collection Container

SST, R-NoGel, GRN-PST, G-NoGel. Hep C and B reflex testing can only accept SST

Additional Information

HCV: Positive HCV will reflex to Hepatitis C Virus Quantitative by NAAT (HCVQT). 1.5mL of serum (0.8 mL min) is the required specimen. When HCV is reactive (low positive), supplemental testing for HCV RNA is recommended to rule out active HCV infection. HCV reactive probably indicates past or present HCV infection. Supplemental serological testing is not performed. More specific testing can be requested if indicated.
Hepatitis B Surface Ag: If hepatitis Bs antigen is reactive or presumptive positive, then confirmation will be performed. 

Turn Around Time

1-3 days

Lab Department

Chemistry

CPT

80074

LOINC

5196-1; 24113-3; 13950-1; 13955-0