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HelpTest Code LAB551 Hepatitis Acute Screen (AMA Approved Panel)
Infectious
Reporting Title
Hepatitis Acute Screen
Methodology
| Profile Information: | ||
| Unit Codes | Published Title |
Available Separately |
| LAB798 | Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM | Yes |
| LAB549 | Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibody (Anti-HBc IgM) | Yes |
| LAB471 | Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) | Yes |
| LAB868 | Hepatitis C Antibody, Total (IgG and IgM) | Yes |
Note: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)/American Medical Association (AMA)-approved panel for 2004.
Useful for screening and/or diagnosis of hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. This panel does not screen for hepatitis A vaccination/immunity or past infection. This panel does not screen for hepatitis B vaccination.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 2 mL (pediatric: 1 mL) of serum refrigerated. 1. A speckled-top serum gel tube (s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.
Alternate:
Plasma from either lithium or sodium heparin and K2 EDTA are acceptable
SPECIMEN STABILITY INFORMATION
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum/Plasma | Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Ambient | ||
| Frozen | 3 months |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate: OK
Ambient: OK
Frozen: OK
Reference Values
See individual test listings.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday: 24/7
Saturday and Sunday: Day shift
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80074