Test Code ACHEP HEPATITIS PROFILE, ACUTE, SERUM
Additional Codes
Software | Test Code |
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Label Text | ACHEP |
EPIC | LAB551 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Differential diagnosis of acute viral hepatitis
“Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Confirmation, Serum” may be performed at an additional charge on specimens exhibiting low positivity for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen.
Includes: Hepatitis B Core Antibody (IgM), Hepatitis A Antibody (IgM), Hepatitis C Antibody and Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Method Name
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Reference Values
Negative
Results reported as positive, negative or equivoc.
Interpretation depends on clinical setting.
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 Day
Profile Information
Individual Test Description |
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HEPATITIS A VIRUS ANTIBODY, IgM (ANTI-HAV, IgM), SERUM |
HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY, IgM, SERUM |
HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN, SERUM |
HEPATITIS C AB DIAGNOSTIC |
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Serum: 2 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Serum: 1.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin down, separate from clot and send refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 3 Months
Refrigerated: 5 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.
CPT Code Information
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
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80074 | Acute Hepatitis Panel | |
87341 | Infectious Agent Antigen Detection by Immunoassay Technique, Qualitative or Semiquantitative, Multiple-Step Method, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Neutralization | if Indicated |
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube