Additional Information:
UFHPL Epic order code: LAB551
CPT Code(s):
80074
Specimen Requirements:
Type: Serum or plasma
Container/Tube: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube orlavender-top tube (EDTA)
- If a tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer the separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Sample Volume: 4 mL
Minimum Volume: 3 mL (Repeat testing is not possible with this specimen volume.)
Storage: Refrigerate specimens immediately after collection.
Stability (collection to time of analysis/testing):
- Ambient: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 14 days
- Freeze/Thaw Cycles: Stable (x 3)
Rejection Criteria:
- Non-EDTA plasma specimen
- PST gel-barrier tube
Use:
This test panel is a comprehensive profile for detecting markers for HAV or HBV infections;, It can be used for all stages of the infection.This panel includes:
- Hepatitis A antibody, IgM
- Hepatitis B core antibody, IgM
- Hepatitis B surface antigen
- Hepatitis C virus antibody
Reported:
3 – 5 days