Hepatitis Acute Panel/RNA
Test Mnemonic
HACRNA
CPT Codes
- 86709 - QTY (1)
- 87340 - QTY (1)
- 86705 - QTY (1)
- 87522 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
- Hepatitis B Core Antibody IgM
- Hepatitis A Antibody IgM
- Hepatitis C Quantitative RNA
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL | Plasma | EDTA PPT (White) | Centrifuge PPT tube within 6 hours of collection. Do not aliquot. After 3 days, plasma sample should be frozen. | ||
| 3 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Centrifuge SST tube within 6 hours of collection |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Separate plasma from cells within 6 hours of collection |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Refer to individual components
Turnaround Time
Refer to individual components
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) | |
| Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Confirmation will be performed and billed on all initially reactive Hepatitis B Surface Antigen tests.
Clinical Info
Diagnosis of acute hepatitis. Methodology not approved for donor testing.