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HelpTest Code HEP ACUTE Acute Hepatitis Panel
Additional Codes
LAB551
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Venipuncture
Container
Gold Top SST
Specimen Type
Preferred
- Serum-Gold Top SST or Red Top
Acceptable
- Plasma-Light Green Top
Minimum Volume
8ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | See individual assays |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | See individual assays |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | See individual assays |
Reference or Target Ranges
| Hepatitis A Antibody IgM (HAV M) | Nonreactive |
| Hepatitis B Core Antibody IgM (HBcAb M) | Nonreactive |
| Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) | Nonreactive |
| Hepatitis C Antibody (HCV) | Nonreactive |
Result Interpretation
| Hepatitis A Antibody IgM (HAV M) | |
| Nonreactive | IgM antibodies to Hepatitis A Virus were not detected. This does not exclude the possibility of exposure to, or infection with HAV. Levels of IgM antibodies to HAV may be below the cut-off in early infection. |
| Borderline | IgM antibodies to Hepatitis A may or may not be present. Patients exhibiting borderline test results should be closely monitored by redrawing and retesting at approximately two week intervals. |
| Reactive | A reactive result means an acute or recent Hepatitis A infection, likely within the last six months. |
| Hepatitis B Core Antibody IgM (HBcAb M) | |
| Nonreactive | IgM antibodies to HBc were not detected; this does not rule out exposure to Hepatitis B virus. |
| Reactive | Presumptive evidence of IgM antibodies to HBc. Specimen will be sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories for confirmatory testing. (Hepatitis B DNA Quantitative, RT-PCR) |
| Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) | |
| Nonreactive | Hepatitis B surface antigen was not detected. This does not exclude the possibility of exposure to, or infection with Hepatitis B Virus. |
| Reactive |
This test is a screening tool only. A reactive result indicates presumptive evidence of HBV infection and will be sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories for confirmatory testing. (Hepatitis B DNA Quantitative, RT-PCR)
If the confirmatory test for HBsAg is negative, the initial reactive result may be due to cross-reactive antibodies from other infections or immune conditions. Repeat testing may be recommended later if clinically appropriate. |
| Hepatitis C Antibody (HCV) with reflex | |
| Nonreactive | Antibodies to HCV were not detected; this does not exclude the possibility of exposure to HCV. |
| Reactive | This is a screening tool test only. A reactive result suggests possible HCV antibodies and will be sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories for confirmatory testing. (HEPATITIS C, RNA RT-PCR QN) |
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | See individual assays |
| Icterus Threshold | See individual assays |
| Lipemia Threshold | See individual assays |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Codes
Acute Hepatitis Panel - 80074
HEPATITIS C, RNA RT-PCR QN - 87522
Hepatitis B DNA Quantitative, RT-PCR - 87517
Last review/edit date
2025