Hepatitis Acute Panel
Test Mnemonic
HACUTP
CPT Codes
- 80074 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
24363-4
Includes
- Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
- Hepatitis B Core Antibody IgM
- Hepatitis A Antibody IgM
- Hepatitis C Antibody IA
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) |
Reference Range
Special Info
If the Hepatitis C Antibody (IA) is positive, HCV RNA test is suggested. Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Confirmation will be performed and billed on all initially reactive Hepatitis B Surface Antigen tests.
Clinical Info
Sero-diagnosis of acute viral hepatitis due to HAV, HBV, or HCV. HCV antibodies appear 4-6 weeks after infection using this 3rd generation antibody assay. Should very recent HCV infection be suspected, HCV RNA testing may be attempted.
Clinical Limitation
Methodology not approved for donor testing.
Reflex Tests
The following additional test(s) may be ordered depending on results: