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Acute Hepatitis Profile

Methodology

Test Utility

Used in the differential diagnosis of hepatitis viruses from human serum or plasma.

Specimen Collection and Preparation

Serum or plasma sample in the following tubes:

  • Preferred Specimen: One Gold-top SST tube (minimum volume 4.0 mL)

Specimen Storage and Stability

Serum samples should be clotted and centrifuged at 3000 rpm for 15 minutes within 1 hour of collection then refrigerated.

Plasma samples should be separated within one hour of collection then refrigerated.


Specimen Stability:

  • Room Temperature: Not indicated

  • Refrigerated (2–8°C): 72 hours

  • Frozen (-20°C or below): 3 months

Specimen Rejection

  • Insufficient sample volume

  • Sample not stored at proper temperature

  • Frozen whole blood

  • Hemolyzed samples

  • Severely lipemic specimens

  • Specimen labeled incorrectly or not labeled

Reference Pages

Performed

Monday – Saturday

Result available within 24 hours of receipt in laboratory

NOTE: Specimens are refrigerated (2-8°) for 7 days before disposal

Contacts

Vibra Health Laboratory  

1307- A, Allen Dr 

Troy, MI 48083 

(248) 846-0663

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