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HelpTest Code LAB551 Hepatitis Panel, Acute
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red/Grey separator or gold separator tube
Specimen Volume: Full tube (Pediatric collection volume: 6.0 mL - minimum 4.0 mL)
Collection Instructions: Specimen with obvious microbial contamination is not acceptable.
Reference Values
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Literature Reference:
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Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM (Anti-HAV, IgM) | Hepatitis Bs Antigen (HBsAg) |
| Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM (Anti-HBc IgM) | Hepatitis C Antibody (Anti-HCV) |
| Reflex Tests: | |
| Hepatitis Bs Antigen Confirmation | Reflex Hepatitis C RNA |
Testing Algorithm:
If HBsAg is reactive, then HepatitisBs antigen confirmation will be performed, at an additional charge.
If Hep C is reactive, then Reflex Hep C RNA will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name:
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Literature Reference:
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Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternate Tube types are acceptable for Hepatitis serology testing only. Alternate tube types will not Reflex to Hep C RNA:
Note: Performance has not been established with cord blood, neonatal specimen, cadaver specimen, heat-inactivated specimen, or body fluid other than serum or plasma such as saliva, urine, amniotic fluid, or pleural fluid.
Analyte Stability:
See Analyte Stability Chart under General Information for a complete list.
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Core lab. Processed by Cobas 8100 automated line for delivery to the Roche Cobas e801. Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.
Upon confirmation, all positive HCV and HBsAg results must be reported to the state within 3 days.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80074 Acute Hepatitis Panel
87522 Hep C antibody confirmation, if required
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Performed upon receipt
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: 2-4 hours after receipt in laboratory
LOINC Code Information
| Name | LOINC Code |
| Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM | 24113-3 |
| Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM | 31204-1 |
| Hepatitis Bs Antigen | 5195-3 |
| Hepatitis C Antibody | 16128-1 |
| Hepatitis Bs Antigen Confirmation | 70154-0 |