Acute Hepatitis Panel
Testing Information
Sample Type
Serum
Test Codes
650790
CPT Code
80074
Testing Area
Core Lab - Chemistry
Test Methodology
Abbott Alinity - Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Reference Range
The Acute Hepatitis Panel includes testing for Hepatitis A Antibody IgM, Hepatitis B Core Antibody IgM, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, and Hepatitis C Antibody. Please see individual test entries for more information.
Expected Turnaround Time
Results Available 24 hours from Receipt at the laboratory.
Specimen Collection Criteria
Collect one gold top SST tube (minimum whole blood: 4 mL). Let specimen clot for 30-60 minutes and then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Refrigerate after centrifugation.
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed specimens, quantity not sufficient, grossly lipemic specimens, improperly labeled
Specimen Validity and Retention
Centrifuged SST Tubes:Room Temperature (20-25°C): 24 HoursRefrigerated (2-8°C): 7 DaysFrozen (-20°C or greater): UnacceptableSerum Aliquots:Room Temperature (20-25°C): 24 HoursRefrigerated (2-8°C): 7 daysFrozen (-20°C or greater): 1 yearSpecimens retained for 7 days after testing
Courier Transportation
Transport centrifuged tube refrigerated (2-8°C)
Clinical Utility
Acute Hepatitis Panel is used to diagnosis infection or exposure to Hepatitis A, B, or C virus.
