Hepatitis Profile (Hepatitis Panel)
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| Synonyms:
| Hepatitis Profile |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) SST (serum separator)or Red (no preservative) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 ml serum |
| Collection: | If tube other than an SST is collected, transfer serum to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport.
Refrigerate at 2-8°C for 48 hours; freeze at -20°C for longer storage. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See specific test |
| Methodology: | |
| Test Use: | Determine acute infections with Hepatitis virus. |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | HBsAg, HAV IgM, HBc IgM and HCV IgG |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |