HEPATITIS PANEL (A, B, C)
Test Name: Hepatitis Panel, Acute
CPT Code: 80074
Alternative Names: Viral Hepatitis Panel
Turnaround Time: 24–72 Hours
🟡 PANEL INCLUDES
- Hepatitis A IgM Antibody
- Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg)
- Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibody
- Hepatitis C Antibody
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum
- Collection Tube: SST
- Volume: 1.0 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)
🟡 PATIENT PREPARATION
- No special preparation required
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Detection of acute viral hepatitis
- Differentiation of hepatitis A, B, and C infections
HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) SCREEN
Test Name: HIV-1/2 Antigen and Antibody, 4th Generation
CPT Code: 87389
Alternative Names: HIV Screen, HIV Ag/Ab
Turnaround Time: 24–72 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum or Plasma
- Collection Tube: SST or Lavender (EDTA)
🟡 PATIENT PREPARATION
- No special preparation required
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Screening and diagnosis of HIV infection
- Detection of early and established HIV disease
RPR (SYPHILIS SCREEN)
Test Name: Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR)
CPT Code: 86592
Alternative Names: Syphilis Screen
Turnaround Time: 24–48 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum or Plasma
- Collection Tube: SST or Lavender (EDTA)
🟡 PATIENT PREPARATION
- No special preparation required
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Screening for syphilis infection
- Monitoring response to treatment
RUBELLA ANTIBODY (IgG)
Test Name: Rubella IgG Antibody
CPT Code: 86762
Alternative Names: German Measles Immunity
Turnaround Time: 24–48 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum
- Collection Tube: SST
🟡 PATIENT PREPARATION
- No special preparation required
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Assessment of immunity to rubella
- Prenatal and pre-vaccination screening
HELICOBACTER PYLORI (H. pylori)
Urea Breath Test
Test Name: H. pylori Breath Test
CPT Code: 83013 / 83014
Turnaround Time: 24–48 Hours
🟡 PATIENT PREPARATION
- Fasting required (minimum 6 hours)
- Avoid antibiotics and PPIs prior to testing (per provider guidance)
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Detection of active H. pylori infection
Stool Antigen Test
Test Name: H. pylori Stool Antigen
CPT Code: 87338
Turnaround Time: 24–48 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Stool
- Container: Clean, dry stool container
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Diagnosis and post-treatment monitoring of H. pylori infection
Serology
Test Name: H. pylori IgG Antibody
CPT Code: 86677
Turnaround Time: 24–48 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum
- Tube: SST
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Evidence of prior exposure to H. pylori
QUANTIFERON-TB GOLD PLUS
Test Name: QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus
CPT Code: 86480
Alternative Names: IGRA TB Test
Turnaround Time: 24–72 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Whole Blood
- Collection Tubes: QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus kit tubes
- Special Handling: Tubes must be incubated within required time frame
🟡 PATIENT PREPARATION
- No special preparation required
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Detection of latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
- TB screening for healthcare workers and high-risk populations
ANTINUCLEAR ANTIBODY (ANA) WITH REFLEX
Test Name: ANA Screen with Reflex
CPT Code: 86038
Alternative Names: ANA with Reflex Titer/Pattern
Turnaround Time: 24–72 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum
- Collection Tube: SST
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Screening for autoimmune and connective tissue diseases
- Reflex testing for specific autoantibodies when positive
RHEUMATOID FACTOR (RF)
Test Name: Rheumatoid Factor
CPT Code: 86431
Alternative Names: RF
Turnaround Time: 24–48 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum
- Collection Tube: SST
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Evaluation of rheumatoid arthritis
- Assessment of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions