ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hepatitis Panel, Acute with Reflex to HBsAg Confirmation : 0020457

Mnemonic: HEP ACUTE

Ordering Recommendation: Order to evaluate viral etiology in patients with acute hepatitis. Not recommended for screening asymptomatic patients.
Methodology: Qualitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Patient Prep: Refer to individual components.

Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 3 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.5 mL) Also acceptable: K2EDTA plasma.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized plasma. Specimens containing particulate material. Heat inactivated, severely hemolyzed, or lipemic specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval:
 
Test Number Components Reference Interval
0020093Hepatitis A Virus Antibody, IgM Negative
0020092Hepatitis B Virus Core Antibody, IgM Negative
0020089Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen with Reflex to Confirmation  
 
Test Number Components Reference Interval
 Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen Negative
0020128Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen, Confirmation Refer to report
2002483Hepatitis C Virus Antibody by CIA Negative

Interpretive Data: This panel of tests should not be used for blood donor screening, associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell, Tissues and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P 
Note: Order this panel when the patient has had clinical acute hepatitis of unknown origin for less than six months. If results for HBsAg are repeatedly reactive with an index value between 1.00 and 50.00, then HBsAg Confirmation will be added. Additional charges apply.
CPT Code(s): 80074; if reflexed, add 87341
Cross References: Cyclase Activating Parathyroid Hormone (Hepatitis Panel, Acute with Reflex to HBsAg Confirmation)