Test Code LAB5077 Acute Hepatitis Panel
Performing Section
Chemistry
Special Collection Notes
Collect specimen according to standard operating procedure.
Specimen Type
Serum/Plasma:
Gold Top Tube-SST (Preferred)
Green Top Tube- Li Heparin
Purple Top Tube-EDTA
Red Top Tube- Plain
Specimen Volume
Minimum: 2.4mL (for all 4 tests)
Processing Instructions
Allow sample to clot in upright position for 30 minute. CENTRIFUGE sample per procedure.
Store and send sample refrigerated via courier.
Temperature
Refrigerated
Test Components
Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Total
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody
Reference Range
Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM ValueNonreactive
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Value
Nonreactive
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Total Value
Reactive, Grayzone
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody Value
Nonreactive
TAT
180 minutes
Sample Stability
Ambient: 3 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Aliases
HAVABM
HAV
Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Total
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody
CPT
86709
87340
86706
86803