Test Code LAB551 Acute Hepatitis Profile

Methodology

Profile Information:
Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM	Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM	Hepatitis C Antibody

RCH

Preferred: Serum

Container: Plain red-top or gold serum gel tube

Acceptable: Plasma (heparinized)

Container/tube: Lt green/mint top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL

Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.

Refrigerated: 2 days

Frozen: -20C > 1 month

Monday through Sunday

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