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HEPATITIS B VIRUS CORE ANTIBODY IGM

Test Code
LAB549


Alias/See Also
Anti-HBc IgM


CPT Codes
86705

Preferred Specimen
SERUM, 7 ML RED TOP


Minimum Volume
2.0 ML


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate specimen


Methodology
CMIA

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


Reference Range
Non Reactive


Clinical Significance
IgM class antibodies against HBc are detected soon after infection and the presence of high concentration of anti-HBc IgM has been shown to be an indicative marker of acute infection. The level of anti-HBc IgM decreases throughout the course of infection, however, low levels of anti-HBc IgM may persist for over a year after infection in some patients and are found occasionally in chronic carriers. The detection of anti-HBc IgM can be useful for the differential diagnosis of hepatitis B from other forms of viral hepatitis.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Immunology



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