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Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold-Top (Serum SST) Tube
**Specimen must be separated from cells within 24 hours of collection
Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 7.5 mL serum |
| Minimum Volume | 4 mL serum |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | n/a | |
| Refrigerated | 3 days (poured in aliquot tube) | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | >6 days (poured in aliquot tube) |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories-Bemidji Hep B Surface Antigen, Hep C Antibody
Sanford Laboratories-Sioux Falls: Hep A IgM, Hep B Core IgM, HBsAg Neutralization, Hep C RNA, Qual.
Methodology
Various methodologies as defined in the individual test assays.
CPT
Hep A IgM: 86709
Hep B Core IgM: 86705
Hep B Surface Antigen: 87340 reflex 87341
Hep C: 86803 reflex 86804
Additional Information
Tests Included in Panel:
- Hepatitis A IgM Antibody
- Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibody
- Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (If HbsAg is positive, confirmation testing by neutralization will be performed at an additional fee)
- Hepatitis C Antibody Reflex to HCV RNA Confirmation (if Hep C Antibody is reactive or equivocal, Hepatitis C Virus RNA, Qualification will be performed at an additional charge)