| Test Name: | Acute Hepatitis Panel |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB551 | | |
| CPT Code: | 80074 | | |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Serum; 5.0 mL |
| Acceptable Container(s): |   Tops are gold and red |
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed daily Monday-Friday |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA | | |
| | Routine: 24 hours | |
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to laboratory immediately, centrifuge specimen and remove serum from the red cells. Store and transport at 2-8° C within 7 days. Store and transport frozen at -20° C if unable to deliver sample within 7 days. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled; incorrect container; contaminated; insufficient quantity; incorrect/delay in transport. |
| Reference Range: | Negative | | |
| Additional Information: | Panel includes Hepatitis A IgM Antibody, Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibody, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis C Virus Antibody. Specimens containing sodium azide may give false positive results. Do not use heat-inactivated specimens. |