Hepatitis B Screening Panel, CDC
Test Summary
This panel was created based upon new CDC recommendations for Hepatitis testing.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1.5 mL Serum
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 3 days
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
HBCDC
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6863
Includes
This panel includes: Hepatitis B Surface Antigen w/ Confirmation (HBSAG), Hepatitis B Core AB Total (HBCTO), and Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, QL (HBSABL)
CPT Code
- 87340
- 86704
- 86706
Billing Code
- 300738
- 300597
- 300599
CPT Statement
Methodology
Flexible Chemiluminescence
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday; BS; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1.5 mL Serum
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 3 days
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Flexible Chemiluminescence
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday; BS; Report available: 1 day