Synonyms
Hepatitis Acute Profile
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB551
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Thursday
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Blood collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube (PST) is also acceptable. Avoid hemolysis.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
Included Tests
Hepatitis A Antibodies IgM, Hepatitis BC Antibody IgM, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen and Hepatitis C Antibody. Positives for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen will be sent out for confirmation to Quest using test code 498 Hepatitis B Surface Antigen w/Reflex to Confirmation.
CPT Codes
80074
Revised
04-02-20
Initials
SL