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HelpTest Code HEP ACUTE Acute Hepatitis Panel
Additional Codes
LAB551
Collection Method
Venous collection
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) with reflex | 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 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. 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. |
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
80074
Last review/edit date
2025