Test ID CRHEP Chronic Hepatitis (Unknown Type), Serum
Necessary Information
Date of collection is required.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Useful For
Diagnosis and evaluation of patients with symptoms of hepatitis with a duration more than 6 months
Distinguishing between chronic hepatitis B and chronic hepatitis C
Profile Information
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
HBC | HBc Total Ab, S | Yes | Yes |
HBAB | HBs Antibody, S | Yes | Yes |
HBAG | HBs Antigen, S | Yes | Yes |
HCVDX | HCV Ab w/Reflex to HCV PCR, S | Yes | Yes |
Reflex Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
HCVQN | HCV RNA Detect/Quant, S | Yes | No |
HBGNT | HBs Antigen Confirmation, S | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
If hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody is reactive, then HCV RNA detection and quantification by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction will be performed at an additional charge.
If hepatitis B surface antigen is reactive, then confirmation will be performed at an additional charge.
The following algorithms are available:
-Chronic Hepatitis C Treatment and Monitoring Algorithm: Direct Antiviral Antigen (DAA) Combination
-Hepatitis B: Testing Algorithm for Screening, Diagnosis, and Management
Special Instructions
Method Name
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CIA)
Reporting Name
Chronic Hepatitis ProfileSpecimen Type
Serum SSTSpecimen Minimum Volume
2.75 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 28 days | |
Refrigerated | 5 days |
Reference Values
HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN:
Negative
HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIBODY, QUALITATIVE/QUANTITATIVE
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
Unvaccinated: Negative
Vaccinated: Positive
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Quantitative
Unvaccinated: <5.0 mIU/mL
Vaccinated: ≥12.0 mIU/mL
HEPATITIS B CORE TOTAL ANTIBODIES:
Negative
HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY:
Negative
Interpretation depends on clinical setting. See Viral Hepatitis Serologic Profiles.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86704
86706
86803
87340
87341 (if appropriate)
87522 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CRHEP | Chronic Hepatitis Profile | 92889-5 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
HCVA4 | HCV Ab, S | 40726-2 |
H_BAG | HBs Antigen, S | 5196-1 |
HBC | HBc Total Ab, S | 13952-7 |
HB_AB | HBs Antibody, S | 10900-9 |
HBSQN | HBs Antibody, Quantitative, S | 5193-8 |
Forms
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