Hepatitis Screen

Source	Blood
Mnemonic	HEPSC
Specimen Requirements	1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube 0.5 mL serum for each determination or 1.0 mL if ordered as a screen. Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics
Specimen Handling	If patient is known to be HBsAg positive all specimens collected on the patient MUST be transported under TDG regulations.
Additional Information	Hepatitis screen includes: Anti HAV IgM HBsAg ALT
Testing Location	Immunochemistry
Testing Frequency	Weekdays
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval

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