Test Directory

Test Code
HEP
Test Name
Hepatitis Prf, Comprehensive
CPT Codes
80074, 86704, 86706, 86708
Included Tests
  • Hepatitis A Virus Antibody, Total (HAV Ab, Total)
  • Hepatitis A Virus Antibody, IgM
  • Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody (HbsAb)
  • Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen (HbsAg)
  • Hepatitis B Virus Core Antibody, Total (HbcAb, Total)
  • Hepatitis B Virus Core Antibody, IgM (HbcAb, IgM)
  • Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (HCV)

Reflexed when appropriate:

  • Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Neutralization/Confirmation
  • HCV Viral Load, PCR
Clinical Utility

Comprehensive assessment of suspected Hepatitis A, B and C Virus infection in at-risk patients.

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Types: Serum or Plasma

Collection Containers:

  • Gold Top, Serum Separator
  • Red Top, Separator

Minimum Acceptable Volume: 6.5 mL

Processing and Submission Instructions

Separator tubes: Contains clot activator and gel for separating serum from cells, but not anticoagulant. Separate serum from cells as soon as the clot has formed (30 minutes). If specimen is centrifuged before clotting is complete, a fibrin clot will form on top of the cell. This may cause the gel barrier to not be intact and could cause improper separation of serum and cells, possibly affecting test results.

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.

Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

4 days
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reference Intervals
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily