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HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY, TOTAL

Test Code
LAB1242


Alias/See Also
Anti-HBc


CPT Codes
86704

Preferred Specimen
7.0 mL Red Top Tube


Minimum Volume
2.0 mL


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Grossly hemolyzed, contaminated or extremely turbid samples


Methodology
CMIA

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Monday-Friday Report Available:1 day


Reference Range
Non Reactive


Clinical Significance
Anti-HBc determinations can be used to monitor the progress of the Hepatitis B viral infection. Anti-HBc is found in serum shortly after the appearance of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in acute Hepatitis B and will persist after the disappearance of HBsAg and before the appearance of detectable antibody to HBsAg (anti-HBs). Therefore, in the absence of HBsAg and anti-HBs, anti-HBc may be the only serological marker of recent Hepatitis B infection and potentially infectious blood.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Immunology



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