Test Code AHEPD Acute Hepatitis Panel
EHR Test Codes
| Test Code | Test Name | |
| Atlas | AHEPD | Acute Viral Hepatitis Panel |
| Cerner | Acute Hepatitis Panel |
Specimen Requirements
Preparation of Patient:
None
Container Type:
Gold Top 6mL SST Gel & Clot Activator Tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Specimen Volume:
2.5 mL Serum minimum .5 mL
Specimen Handling/Transport:
Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Transport ambient room temperature or refrigerated 2 - 8°C
Specimen Stability/Storage:
1 day ambient room temperature
5 days refrigerated 2-8°C
Specimen Rejection:
Gross Hemolysis
Gross Lipemia
Performing Laboratory
Munson Medical Center Laboratories
Chemistry Department
Priority, Frequency, & Turnaround Time
Priority:
Non-Emergent
Frequency:
Monday - Friday
Turnaround:
0 - 3 days
Test Panel
| Anti-HAV IgM | Hepatitis A Antibody IgM |
| HBsAg | Hepatitis B Surface Antigen |
| Anti-HBc IgM | Hepatitis B Core Antibody IgM |
| Anti-HCV Ab | Hepatitis C Antibody |
Methodology
See individuals test for information.
Reporting
See individual tests for information.
Clinical Significance
See individual tests for information.
CPT Code(s)
See individual test for information