Infectious Disease

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

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

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

Urinalysis Microscopic

Test Code: 8563

CPT Code(s): 81015

Includes: A microscopic examination is performed

**This order does not include reflex to culture. If reflex to culture is desired, please order test code 3020 Urinalysis complete with reflex to culture. Submit separate gray top urine tube supply #141974.**

Methodology: Microscopic examination

Clinical Significance: Microscopic examination to detect the presence of abnormal urine cells and formed elements.

RPR Testing

Test Code: 
RPR (Diagnosis) w/ Reflex to Titer and Confirmatory Testing: 36126
RPR (Montior) w/ Reflex to Titer: 799
RPR, Premarital w/ Relfex to Titer: 4120

CPT Code(s): 
RPR (Diagnosis) w/ Reflex to Titer and Confirmatory Testing: 86592
RPR (Montior) w/ Reflex to Titer: 86592
RPR, Premarital w/ Relfex to Titer: 86592

Methodology: Flooculation