SOURCE NEEDLESTICK PANEL
| Synonyms: | Hepatitis B Surface antigen with reflex, Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV RNA |
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| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL whole blood (gold top preferred, red top acceptable) |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. |
| Reference Values: | See Hepatitis B Surface Antigen with reflex and Hepatitis C Antibody with Relfex to HCV RNA |
| Lab Code: | Serology |
| Requisition: | |
| Test Frequency: | Weekly |
| Routine TAT: | 1-14 days |
| Stat TAT: | |
| CPT Code(s): | 87340, 86803 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |