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HelpTest Code LAB3035 HEPATITIS B AND C, CHRONIC
Additional Codes
Internal: 11057
External: HBCCHRON
Beaker:LAB3035
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Serum Separator (Gold Top) or Plain Serum Tube (Red Top)
Specimen Type: Serum
Preferred Volume: 4 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate serum from cells within two hours of collection by centrifugation. Aliquot serum into a separate tube if parent tube does not have a gel barrier. Store and transport refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Visibly Hemolyzed specimens
Limitations: Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. >5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room Temp | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen (-20 øC) | 2 months |
Method
ECLIA
Synonyms
HEP B & C CHRONIC PANEL; HBV AND C CHRONIC PANEL; CHRONIC HBV & C PANEL
Department
Chemistry
Test Schedule
Daily
Test Includes
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen; Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Confirmation if positive; Hepatitis B Surface Antibody; Hepatitis B Core Total; Hepatitis C Antibody;
Additional Test Codes
Additional testing may be reflexed depending on the results of this test. An additional fee may be added.
CPT Code(s) / Price Quote Code(s) / Billing Information
CPT Codes: 87340, 86803, 86706, 86704
Price Quote Codes: 3020086704, 3020086706, 3020086803, and 3060087340
Reference Lab
SCMC