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Test Code ACUHEP Acute Hepatitis Screen

Additional Codes

The test includes the following tests

  • HBSG - Hepatitis B Surface AG
  • HEPCAB - Hepatitis B Core AB (IgM)
  • HAPAAB - Hepatitis A AB (IgM)
  • HCVAB - Hepatitis C AB (IGG)

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Useful for differential diagnosis of hepatitis A, B, and C (non-A, non-B hepatitis).

Performing Laboratory

St. Clair Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen: Serum Seperator Tube (SST)

Alternate Specimen: Red Top Tube

Required Volume: 4.0ml

 

Reference Values

Negative

 

 

 

Positive during late acute, or chronic hepatitis C.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday, Sunday