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Test Code ACHEP HEPATITIS PROFILE, ACUTE, SERUM

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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

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

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