Test Name
Hepatitis Panel
Panel includes
- Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (all positives will be confirmed)
- Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
- Hepatitis B Core Antibody Total (IgM & IgG)
- Hepatitis C Virus Antibody
Specimen Type & Acceptability
Serum
7 days refrigerated
General Use
Screening test for Hepatitis B & C Virus.
CPT Code(s)
87340, 86706, 86704, 86803
Special Instructions
Let clot for 10-20 minutes. After the sample is fully clotted, centrifuge the sample. Verify complete separation of cells and serum and refrigerate.
Container/Tube Type
Volume
2 mL Min. vol. = 1 mL
Suggested Tube Types
Description
Typical Volume
Gold Top Serum Separator Tube (SST)
⋜ 5 mL
Tiger Top Serum Separator Tube (SST)
^For larger volume tests
> 5 mL
Red Top Tube (No additive)
⋜ 5 mL
EDTA Whole Blood
3 mL
3.2 % Sodium Citrate Whole Blood
2.7 mL
Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator Tube
⋜ 5 mL