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Hepatitis C Antibody with Reflex to HCV, RNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR

Test Code: 8472

CPT Code(s): 86803

Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)

Includes: If Hepatitis C Antibody is reactive, then Hepatitis C Viral RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87522).

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Hepatitis B Core Antibody (IgM)

Test Code: 4848

CPT Code(s): 86705

Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)

Clinical Significance: Hepatitis B core-specific IgM class antibody has been detected in most acute infections and is a reliable marker for acute disease. In some cases, hepatitis B core IgM antibody may be the only specific marker for the diagnosis of acute infection with hepatitis B virus.

Alternative Name(s): Anti-HBc, IgM

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Hepatitis A IgM Antibody

Test Code: 512

CPT Code(s): 86709

Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)

Clinical Significance: IgM antibodies to Hepatitis A suggest a current, acute or recent Hepatitis A infection.

Alternative Name(s): Hep A IgM; Acute Hep A; Anti-HAV IgM; HAV IgM

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Hepatitis A Antibody, Total

Test Code: 508

CPT Code(s): 86708

Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)

Clinical Significance: HAV antibody indicates prior or acute infection with, or immunization to, Hepatitis A virus.

Alternative Name(s): HAV Total,HAV Antibody

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Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total

Test Code: 501

CPT Code(s): 86704

Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)

Clinical Significance: This assay does not distinguish between Total B core antibody IgG and IgM detected before or at the onset of symptoms; however, such reactivity can persist for years after illness, and may even outlast anti-HBs. Occasionally Hepatitis B core antibody may be the only marker of either current or past Hepatitis B infection.

Alternative Name(s): Anti-HBC; B Core; Core Ab; Corzyme; Hep B Core Ab

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Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Qualitative

Test Code: 499

CPT Code(s): 86706

Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)

Clinical Significance: The detection of anti-HBs is indicative of a prior immunologic exposure to the antigen or vaccine. To determine immune status as ≥10 mIU/mL as per CDC guidelines, please order Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Quantitative.

Alternative Name(s): Anti-HBS; Anti-HBS Qual; Anti-HBSAG; Australian Antibody; HB Surface Ab

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Hepatitis B Surface Antigen with Reflex to Confirmation

Test Code: 498

CPT Code(s): 87340

Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)

Includes: Positive samples will be confirmed based on the manufacturer's FDA approved recommendations at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87341).

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Glucose, Plasma

Test Code: 484

CPT Code(s): 82947

Methodology: Spectrophotometry (SP)

Clinical Significance:Plasma glucose levels may be abnormally high (hyperglycemia) or abnormally low (hypoglycemia). Glucose measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of carbohydrate metabolic disorders including diabetes mellitus, idiopathic hypoglycemia, and pancreatic islet cell neoplasm.

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Hepatic Function Panel

Test Code: 10256

CPT Code(s): 80076

Includes: Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin (calculated), Albumin/Globulin Ratio (calculated), Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, Indirect Bilirubin (calculated), Alkaline Phosphatase, AST, ALT

Methodology: See individual tests

Clinical Significance: See individual tests

Alternative Name(s): Basic liver profile; LFT; Liver Function Profile

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