Hepatitis C-Infected Patient, Baseline Panel 1
Test Code
Clinical Significance
Hepatitis C-Infected Patient, Baseline Panel 1 - This panel is important to baseline the laboratory parameters in order to define change on therapy as well as to assess the risk of any underlying medical conditions prior to initiation of therapy for Hepatitis C.
Test Resources
Test Details
CBC (includes Differential and Platelets)
Creatinine
Hepatitis A Antibody, Total
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Qualitative
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen with Reflex Confirmation
Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total
Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Genotype
HIV-1/2 Antigen and Antibodies, Fourth Generation, with Reflexes
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 HIV Antigen and Antibody, 4th Generation Screen is Repeatedly Reactive, then HIV-1/2 Antibody Differentiation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86701, 86702).
If HIV-1/2 Antibody Differentiation is Indeterminate or Negative, then HIV-1 and HIV-2 RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87535, 87538).
Methodology
Reference Range(s)
Preferred Specimen(s)
Whole blood and serum and plasma - See Collection Instructions
Collection Instructions
Whole blood: 1 full EDTA (lavender-top) tube. Submit at room temperature.
Serum: 3 spun serum separator tubes (SST). Submit at room temperature and 1 spun serum separator tube (SST). Submit refrigerated.
Note: HIV submission must remain unopened.
Plasma: 2 mL plasma collected in a PPT potassium EDTA (white-top) tube or EDTA (lavender-top) tube.
Separate plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation at 800-1600 X G for 20 minutes at room temperature. Transfer the plasma to a properly identified, sterile, polypropylene transport tube and ship refrigerated or frozen.
Transport Container
See Collection Instructions
Transport Temperature
See Collection Instructions
Specimen Stability
- See individual tests
Reject Criteria
See individual tests
Setup Schedule
Serum: 3 spun serum separator tubes (SST). Submit at room temperature and 1 spun serum separator tube (SST). Submit refrigerated.
Note: HIV submission must remain unopened.
Plasma: 2 mL plasma collected in a PPT potassium EDTA (white-top) tube or EDTA (lavender-top) tube.
Separate plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation at 800-1600 X G for 20 minutes at room temperature. Transfer the plasma to a properly identified, sterile, polypropylene transport tube and ship refrigerated or frozen.