Test Code RMCHEPABC Acute Hepatitis Panel*
Methodology
Please see individual assay descriptions
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: SST Gold Top (Preferred) or Red Top (Acceptable)
Specimen Volume: 2 Full tubes
Specimen Minimum Volume: 5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: If pre-processing before sending to the Lab: Allow to clot 30 minutes, (but not longer than 2 hours), centrifuge, refrigerate and return to the Lab.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Room temperature up to 12 hours
Refrigerated 24 hours in primary tube or 7 days if serum is poured off into a separate tube
Reference Values
See individual test listings.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Analytical Time:
1 day
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86709-Hepatitis A IgM
86705-Hepatitis B core IgM
87340-Hepatitis B surface antigen
86803-Hepatitis C antibody