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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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Bilirubin, Direct

Test Code: 285

CPT Code(s): 82248

Methodology: Spectrophotometry (SP)

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Potassium, Plasma

Test Code:11014

CPT Code(s): 84132

Includes: Potassium

Methodology: Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)

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Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Test Code: 10231

CPT Code(s): 80053

Includes: Albumin, Albumin/Globulin Ratio (calculated), Alkaline Phosphatase, ALT, AST, BUN/Creatinine Ratio (calculated), Calcium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Creatinine with GFR Estimated, Globulin (calculated), Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, Urea Nitrogen

Methodology: See individual test

Clinical Significance: See individual test

Alternative Name(s): CMP, Metabolic Panels

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Sodium

Test Code: 836

CPT Code(s): 84295

Includes: Sodium

Methodology: Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)

Clinical Significance: Sodium measurements are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of aldosteronism, diabetes insipidus, adrenal hypertension, Addison's Disease, dehydration, inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, or other diseases involving electrolyte imbalance.

Alternative Name(s): NA, NA+

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Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

Test Code: 823

CPT Code(s): 84460

Includes: AST

Methodology: Spectrophotometry (SP)

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Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)

Test Code: 822

CPT Code(s): 84450

Includes: AST

Methodology: Spectrophotometry (SP)

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Protein, Total, Serum

Test Code: 754

CPT Code(s): 84155

Includes: Total Protein

Methodology: Spectrophotometry (SP)

Clinical Significance: Total protein is useful in evaluating patients for nutritional status, liver disease, protein-losing renal and gastrointestinal diseases, and many other medical conditions. Elevated concentrations may be observed in patients with monoclonal gammopathies, autoimmune hepatitis, inflammation, and other medical conditions.

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