Effective December 15, 2022, the order mnemonic HEPDX for hepatitis serology will no longer include testing for hepatitis A IgM antibody (Anti-HAV IgM).

 

The HEPDX order is now designated to test for only hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV), which includes;

• HBV surface antigen (HBsAg)

• Anti-HBV core total antibody (HBc total Ab) and

• Anti-HCV Ab

 

Where an ordering requisition states Hepatitis Diagnosis Panel, the HEPDX mnemonic will apply.

 

If hepatitis A IgM antibody testing is required, please order HAVABM or state Anti-HAV IgM on the ordering requisition.

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