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HelpTest Code PHEPU Previous Viral Hepatitis (Unknown Type), Serum
Necessary Information
Date of collection is required.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: For 24 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel (red-top tubes are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2.6 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot 1.8 mL serum into a plastic vial and ship frozen (preferred).
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBGNT | HBs Antigen Confirmation, S | No | No |
| HCVQN | HCV RNA Detect/Quant, S | Yes | No |
Specimen Type
Serum SSTSpecimen Minimum Volume
1.8 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 84 days | |
| Refrigerated | 6 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
HEPATITIS B VIRUS SURFACE ANTIGEN
Negative
HEPATITIS B VIRUS SURFACE ANTIGEN CONFIRMATION
Negative
HEPATITIS B VIRUS SURFACE ANTIBODY, QUALITATIVE/QUANTITATIVE
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
Unvaccinated: Negative
Vaccinated: Positive
HEPATITIS B VIRUS SURFACE ANTIBODY, QUANTITATIVE
Unvaccinated: <8.5 mIU/mL
Vaccinated: ≥11.5 mIU/mL
HEPATITIS B VIRUS CORE TOTAL ANTIBODIES
Negative
HEPATITIS A VIRUS TOTAL ANTIBODY
Unvaccinated: Negative
Vaccinated: Positive
HEPATITIS C VIRUS ANTIBODY
Negative
HEPATITIS C VIRUS RNA DETECTION and QUANTIFICATION by REAL-TIME RT-PCR
Undetected
Interpretation depends on clinical setting. For more information see Viral Hepatitis Serologic Profiles.
Day(s) Performed
Profile tests: Monday through Friday; Reflex tests: Varies
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86704
86706
86708
86803
87340
87341 (if appropriate)
87522 (if appropriate)