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Test ID: AHEP    
Acute Hepatitis Profile, Serum

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Differential diagnosis of recent acute viral hepatitis

Profile Information A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
HAIGMHepatitis A IgM Ab, SYesYes
HBAGHBs Antigen, SYesYes
HBIMHBc IgM Ab, SYesYes
HCVDXHCV Ab w/Reflex to HCV PCR, SYesYes

Reflex Tests Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
HBGNTHBs Antigen Confirmation, SNoNo
HCVQNHCV RNA Detect/Quant, SYesNo

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

If hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody is reactive, then HCV RNA detection and quantification by real-time reverse transcription-PCR will be performed at an additional charge.

 

If hepatitis Bs antigen is reactive, then confirmation will be performed at an additional charge.

 

The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:

-HBV Infection-Diagnostic Approach and Management Algorithm

-Hepatitis C: Testing Algorithm for Screening and Diagnosis

-Viral Hepatitis Serologic Profiles

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

HAIGM: Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

HBAG, HBIM, HCVDX, HBGNT: Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CIA)

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Acute Hepatitis Profile

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

AHEP