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HelpTest ID BLOD1202 Hepatitis Acute Panel, Reflex To Confirmation
AKA
HAVAB-M, HBcAB, HBsAG, Hep C
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Serum 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 | 4.0 mL serum |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | n/a | |
| Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | > 6 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
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),
.
Methodology
Various methodologies as defined in the individual test assays.
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories-Bemidji
CPT
86709
86705
87340 (reflex 87341)
86803 (reflex 87522)