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HelpHepatitis Acute Panel (Tests For Hepatitis A,B & C), Serum
Additional Codes
Epic code:
LAB551
Cerner Names:
- Hepatitis, Acute Panel
- Acute Hep Panel
Includes:
- Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM
- Hempatitis B Surface Antigen
- Hepatitis B Core Antibody
- Hepatitis C Antibody, IgM
Performing Lab(s)
Memorial-Belleville only
Specimen Requirement (s)
Specimen Type: serum
Container/Tube: SST (gold or marble) or plain red top
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: NA
Lab Instruction: Serum must be separated from cells within 2 hours after collection.
Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time
Sunday through Saturday
Hours: 24 hours
Turnaround Time:
STAT: No
Routine: less than 24 hours from receipt.
Transport and Stability
Transport temperature: Ambient to lab
Reference Values
- Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM: Nonreactive
- Hempatitis B Surface Antigen: Nonreactive
- Hepatitis B Core Antibody: Nonreactive
- Hepatitis C Antibody, IgM: Nonreactive
Interpretive Data
See individual tests.