Test Code NHEPUNK Hepatitis Profile, Chronic, Serum
Additional Codes
This panel includes:
Hepatitis B Core Antibody (total)
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
Hepatitis C Antibody
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Specimen
Draw blood in plain red top tube or serum gel (gold) tube. 2.0 ml serum required.
Note: Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, and phlebotomist’s initials.
Performing Location
NORDX
CPT Code
86704 HBcAB, total
86706 ANti-HBs
86803 Anti-HCV
87340 HBsAg
87341 HBsAg confirmation if indicated
Collection Container
Plain red or serum gel (gold top) tube
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Volume
2.0 ml
LOINC
10900-9
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay