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HelpTest Code LAB551 HEPATITIS PANEL, ACUTE
Additional Codes
Internal: 10075
External: HEPACUTE
Beaker: LAB551
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Serum Separator (Gold Top) or Plain Serum Tube (Red Top)
Specimen Type: Serum
Preferred Volume: 3 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate serum from cells within two hours of collection by centrifugation. 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 | 7 days |
| Frozen (-20 øC) | 3 months |
Method
ECLIA
Synonyms
Acute Hepatitis Antibody Panel
Department
Chemistry
Test Schedule
Daily
Test Includes
Hepatitis A Virus Antibody, IgM; Hepatitis B Surface Antigen; Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM; Hepatitis C Antibody; Interpretation
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 Code: 80074
Price Quote Code: 3010080074 x1
Medicare: National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) or Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs)
- LCD - None at this time
- NCD Section 190.33 Hepatitis Panel/Acute Hepatitis Panel
Reference Lab
SCMC
Remarks
Order this panel when the patient has clinical acute hepatitis of less than 6 months duration and the origin is unknown.