Hepatitis Panel, Acute with Reflex to Confirmation

Test Code

10306

CPT Code(s)

80074

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

10306

CPT Code(s)

80074

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Hepatitis Panel, Acute with Reflex to Confirmation -

This panel may be helpful in the diagnosis of acute or recent infection with hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV), the 3 most common pathogens of viral hepatitis in the United States [1].

Acute symptoms and signs are similar among HAV, HBV, and HCV infection and may include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal discomfort, dark urine, pale stools, and jaundice [1-4]. This panel may help establish diagnosis of these 3 viral hepatitis infections in symptomatic patients.

This panel includes 4 tests with reflexes: HAV IgM antibody, ...

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Includes

Hepatitis A IgM Antibody
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen with Reflex to Confirmation
Hepatitis B Core Antibody (IgM)
Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV, RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen: Positive samples will be confirmed based on the manufacturer's FDA approved recommendations at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87341).
If Hepatitis C Antibody is reactive or borderline, then Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87522).

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

See individual tests

Alternative Name(s)

Acute Hepatitis Panel with Reflex

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Includes

Hepatitis A IgM Antibody
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen with Reflex to Confirmation
Hepatitis B Core Antibody (IgM)
Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV, RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen: Positive samples will be confirmed based on the manufacturer's FDA approved recommendations at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87341).
If Hepatitis C Antibody is reactive or borderline, then Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87522).

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

See individual tests

Alternative Name(s)

Acute Hepatitis Panel with Reflex

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

2.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 21 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic

Setup Schedule, Collection Instructions

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

2.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 21 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic

Setup Schedule, Collection Instructions

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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