Hepatitis Remote Panel
Test Mnemonic
HREMOP
CPT Codes
- 87340 - QTY (1)
- 86704 - QTY (1)
- 86706 - QTY (1)
- 86803 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
- Hepatitis B Core Antibody Total
- Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Qual
- Hepatitis C Antibody
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hour |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) |
Reference Range
Special Info
If HCV antibody is positive, a Quantitative HCV RNA will be performed and billed. If Hepatitis B Surface Antigen is initially reactive, a Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Confirmation will be ordered and charged.
Clinical Info
To assess or rule out a remote history of viral Hepatitis B or C. Methodology not approved for donor testing.