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HelpTest ID BLOD1202 Hepatitis Acute Panel, Reflex to Confirmation
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia. Specimen should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 6.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 3.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 20 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | |
| Frozen | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday (Antibodies)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday (RNA Confirm)
Methodology
Chemiluminescence (Antibody)
RT-PCR (RNA Confirm)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck and Bemidji
Additional Information
Test includes:
Hepatitis A IgM Antibody
Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibody
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (If positive a confirmation test by neutralization will be performed at an additional fee)
Hepatitis C Antibody (If positive a confirmation test by PCR will be performed at an additional fee),
CPT
86705, 86709, 87340 reflexes to 87341 if positive.
86803 reflexes to 87522 if reactive or equivocal.
AKA
Acute Hepatitis Panel
Analytical Time
1 - 3 days