ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hepatitis Panel, Acute with Reflex to HBsAg Confirmation : 0020457

Mnemonic: HEP ACUTE

Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay/Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 6 mL serum separator tube, lt. blue (sodium citrate), lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).

Transport:  3 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 2.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.


Pediatric Collection/Transport:  1.0 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.


Remarks:  EDTA plasma is also acceptable. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Heat-inactivated specimens.  Specimens containing particulate material.

Stability:  After separation from cells: Ambient: up to 1 week is acceptable, but not preferred; 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  
 
Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen Negative
Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen, Confirmation Negative
0020099Hepatitis C Virus Antibody Negative

Note: Order this panel when the patient has clinical acute hepatitis of less than six months duration and the origin is unknown. If results for HBsAg are repeatedly reactive and between 1.00 and 5.00 AU, then HBsAg Confirmation will be added.
CPT Code(s): 80074 Hepatitis panel acute; if reflexed, add 87341 HBsAg confirmation
 
 

 

 

 
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