Hepatitis Panel, General

Hepatitis Panel, General

Test Code

6462
86704, 86706, 86708, 86803, 87340
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
6462
86704, 86706, 86708, 86803, 87340
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Not offered in Quest Nichols Institute - Chantilly, VA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Hepatitis Panel, General -

This panel provides information on infection and the immune response to hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV), the 3 most common causes of viral hepatitis in the United States. In patients with unexplained elevated liver enzyme levels, this panel may be helpful in evaluating etiology for these viral hepatitides [1-4].

This panel includes 5 tests with reflexes: total HAV antibody, qualitative hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb), hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) with reflex confirmation, total hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb), and HCV antibody ...

Test Resources

Clinical Focus

Viral Hepatitis: Laboratory Support for Diagnosis and Management

Test Details

Includes

  • Hepatitis A Antibody, Total
    Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Qualitative
    Hepatitis B Surface Antigen with Reflex Confirmation
    Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total
    Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV, RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR
    .
    Hepatitis B Surface Antigen with Reflex Confirmation: 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)

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LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Hepatitis A Antibody, Total
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Qualitative
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen with Reflex Confirmation
Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total
Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV, RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR
.
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen with Reflex Confirmation: 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)

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Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

6 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in:  EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 72 hours
  • Refrigerated: 14 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic

Setup Schedule, Collection Instructions

Service Area must be determined
6 mL serum
Plasma collected in:  EDTA (lavender-top) tube
3 mL
Serum separator tube (SST)
Room temperature
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Nichols Institute - Chantilly, VA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
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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