Proven Diagnostics Test Catalog
ACUTE HEPATITIS PANEL |
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Test code: |
AHP |
Specimen type: |
Serum |
Tube type / collection container: |
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Specimen collection notes: |
Either serum separator tube (SST) or non-serum separator (plain) tube acceptable. If collecting specimen in microtainers, collect 10 FULL serum separator microtainers. |
What to submit: |
2 mL aliquot serum; minimum 1 mL |
Patient preparation: |
None. |
Specimen Processing Instructions: |
Centrifuge and submit 2 mL aliquot of serum. |
Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated. |
Specimen stability: |
Seven (7) days refrigerated. |
Rejection criteria: |
Hemolysis, lipemia, severe icteremia, stability exceeded. |
Reference range: |
Negative. |
Alert limits: |
None. |
Additional information: |
None. |
CPT code(s): |
80074 |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | |
| When performed: |
Daily, Monday-Friday |
Test includes: |
Qualitative detection of hepatitis B virus surface antigen, IgM antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen, IgM antibodies to hepatitis A virus and IgG antibodies to hepatitis C virus. |
Methodology: |
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
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Clinical Significance: |
See individual test member. |
