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HelpTest Code AC HEP Acute Hepatitis Panel
Performing Laboratory
NRL-Chemistry
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM (Anti-HAV, IgM) | Hepatitis Bs Antigen (HBsAg) |
| Hepatitis Bc Antibody, IgM | Hepatitis C Antibody (Anti-HCV) |
Method Name:
Chemilluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold top, serum gel
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Date of draw is required.
2. Spin down unopened (vacuum intact) tube within 45 minutes of draw.
3. Heat-treated, hemolyzed, icteric, lipemic, or specimen containing particulate matter, precipitate, red blood cells, or sodium azide will not be tested.
Additional Information: Performance has not been established using cadaver or body fluids other than serum.
Reference Values
See individual test listings.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
1 day
Specimen Transport Temperature
Room Temp
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80074