ACUTE HEPATITIS PANEL
| Synonyms: | Hepatitis IGM Battery; |
| Computer Code: | (HEPMAX) |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL whole blood (gold top preferred; red top acceptable) |
| Minimum Volume: | 3 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. |
| Reference Values: | Negative. Includes: Hepatitis B Surface AG, Hepatitis C AB with Reflex to HCV RNA, Hepatitis B Core AB IgM Hepatitis A AB IgM |
| Lab Code: | Serology |
| Requisition: | HEP/ VIRUS |
| Test Frequency: | Mon.-Fri. (HEP C Antibody) - weekly (HCV RNA) |
| Routine TAT: | 3 days (HEP C Antibody) - 7 - 14 days (HCV RNA) |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 80074 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |