Test Code LAB4238 CHRONIC HEPATITIS PANEL
Additional Codes
This panel includes the following tests:
LAB4121 Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
LAB4122 Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
LAB4120 Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total
LAB4764 Hepatitis C Antibody Screen with Reflex to HCV RNA PCR
Specimen Type
Serum (SST, Gold, Red, Tiger Top Tube)
Specimen Volume
Desired: 2mL Serum/Plasma
Minimum Volume
0.5mL Serum/Plasma
*Samples reactive from Hepatitis C Antibody will be sent to Mayo for HCV RNA confirmatory testing (HCVQN). See test directory for possible additional specimen requirements.
Turnaround Time
STAT: 1 hour
Timed: 4 hours
Routine: 4 hours
Test Schedule
Daily
Sample Stability
Room Temp: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: N/A
Method
Immunoassay
Reference Ranges
Non-Reactive