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Epic EAP: LAB551
Epic Description: HEPATITIS PANEL, ACUTE
Panel includes Hep. B Surface Ag, Hep. B Core Ab IgM, Hep. A Ab IgM, and HCV Ab
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
OCHSNER NEW ORLEANS, JEFF HWY
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold with Clot activator and inert gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Green, Lithium Heparin | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
OCHSNER LSU SHREVEPORT/MONROE
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Lavender, EDTA | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Ochsner Lafayette
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate |
Gold with Clot activator and inert gel Lavender, EDTA Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Gel tubes do not have to be aliquoted. If collected in a red tube, aliquot serum into plastic vial. Note: Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
SERUM/PLASMA
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 2.0 mL
Performing Lab
Ochsner Jeff Hwy - Automated Chemistry Lab
Ochsner LSU Shreveport and Monroe - Chemistry Lab
ULGH Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
Ochsner Jeff Hwy: Daily (24/7)
Ochsner LSU Shreveport and Monroe Monday – Friday
ULGH - Monday - Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
Ochsner Jeff Hwy: 24 hours
Ochsner LSU Shreveport and Monroe: 2 days
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport specimen to performing laboratory.
Specimens are stable at room temperature (15-30˚C) for 24 hours,
at 2-8˚C for 6 days.
Separated Serum/plasma may be stored frozen (-20°C or colder).
CPT Code Information
80074