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Test Code CHHEP HEPATITIS PROFILE, CHRONIC, SERUM

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type

Serum

 

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

 

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Red Top Tube

 

Preferred Volume

Serum: 2 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

 

Minimum Volume

Serum: 1.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

 

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.

 

Specimen Stability Information

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 5 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Reference Values

Negative

Results reported as positive, negative or equivocal
Interpretation depends on clinical setting

 

Useful For

Differential diagnosis of past (resolved) or chronic hepatitis B and/or C

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Confirmation may be performed on specimens exhibiting low positivity for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, at an additional charge.
Includes: Hepatitis B Core Antibody (Total), Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Hepatitis C Antibody, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

 

This test is not recommended for patients under 4 weeks of age.

 

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

 

Report Available

1 Day

 

CPT Code

86704 Hepatitis B Core Antibody (HBcAb), Total  
86706 Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (HBsAb)  
86803 Hepatitis C Antibody  
87340 Infectious Agent Antigen Detection by Immunoassay Technique, Qualitative or Semiquantitative, Multiple-Step Method, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg)  
87341 Infectious Agent Antigen Detection by Immunoassay Technique, Qualitative or Semiquantitative, Multiple-Step Method, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Neutralization if Indicated